Public Statement
Public Statement: Sara Sharif
11th December 2024 The guilty verdict against Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother marks a tragic reminder of the violence many children endure within the family. Sara’s suffering and death highlight the urgent need for community vigilance and systemic support to prevent such tragedies. As an organisation that supports Muslim & BME women, Amina MWRC stands…
Read MoreJasleen Kaur wins the 2024 Turner Prize
Amina MWRC congratulations to Jasleen Kaur for winning the 2024 Turner Prize on Alter Altar in Tramway! Jasleen is an inspirational BME woman who grew up in Pollokshields, which is home to a diverse community of BME people. We applaud Jasleen for her accomplishments, and for advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza during her acceptance…
Read MorePublic Statement: VAWG in Sudan
15th November 2024 Trigger Warning: SA, Rape, Suicide, Murder In the last 20 months, over 61,000 people have died in Khartoum, Sudan, of which more than 26,000 were violently killed. The RSF is deliberately poisoning food and carrying out the mass rape and murder of women and girls. There are reports of girls as young…
Read MorePalestine: 365 Days of Genocide
7th October 2024 Today marks a year since the attack on 7th October, which Israel has used to justify its genocide in Palestine. In the last 365 days, over 41,600 Palestinians have been killed and more than 96,600 injured, with thousands missing. During this time, Israel has also attacked Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. As Scotland’s…
Read MorePublic Statement: Islamophobic & Racist Attacks
5th August, 2024 Amina MWRC is alarmed and worried by the ongoing Racist and Islamophobic incidents across the UK. Over the past week, we have witnessed disturbing scenes from the Islamophobic marches and riots. The resulting violence, destruction, and instability are a troubling reflection of the current political climate, and harmful narratives promoted by certain…
Read MorePublic Statement: Islamophobic Attacks in London
1st July 2024 Amina MWRC is deeply disturbed by the recent news of a woman in London forcibly removing Muslim women’s headscarves. We condemn this hate crime, and urge the police to give this urgent attention. Islamophobic incidents have been on this rise in recent months, posing a serious threat to Muslim women. We call…
Read MoreThe Rwanda Scheme & Safety of Women
Women’s Rights Experts from Amina MWRC and Engender come together to discuss the safety of women in light of the Rwanda Act. We call on candidates in the General Election to commit to implementing measures to ensure the safety of women.
Read MorePublic Statement: Islamophobia Against Councillor Soryia Siddique
Amina MWRC’s Public Statement on Islamophobia Experienced by Glasgow Councillor Soryia Siddique, urging Politicians & Community Members to speak up against such hatred.
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