Violence Against Women and Girls
Tell Her Story – Remembering Victims of Honour-Crimes
5th December 2024 On 28th November 2024, Amina MWRC hosted Tell Her Story in partnership with Glasgow Women’s Library and Tramway. Tell Her Story aimed to raise awareness of honour-based abuse and the hidden victims of such abuse, who often go unnoticed. In addition to the event, Amina’s Say Her Name campaign was featured in…
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 MoreTell Her Story: The White Dove by Soma Devi
For Honour-Based Abuse Awareness Day, Amina MWRC hosted the Tell Her Story Exhibition in collaboration with Glasgow Women’s Library. At the exhibition, we were joined by Soma Devi, author of the White Dove, which tells her story of honour-based oppression and her journey to freedom and safety. Read the blog by Soma Devi below. I…
Read MoreScottish Charity Awards: Vote for Never Allowed!
We’re excited to announce that our campaign on Extended Family Abuse is a Finalist for SCVO’s Scottish Charity Awards – but we need your help to win!
Vote for Never Allowed: Amina MWRC’s Campaign on In-Law Abuse as Scottish Charity Campaign of the Year! Voting is open until Friday, 24th May.
Read MoreNever Allowed: Ending In-law Abuse in Scotland
In November we launched Never Allowed, our campaign for 16 Days of Action against gender-based violence, conducted in partnership with Syma Ahmed, BME Development Officer at Glasgow Women’s Library. The campaign drew on our research on In-Law Abuse. Throughout out research, the recurring phrase “I was Never Allowed” prompted our digital campaign, highlighting coercive control…
Read MoreThe Seasons Within with Ustadha Iffet Rafeeq
This year, Amina MWRC has hosted a series of Menstrual Wellbeing events in Glasgow. The Seasons Within was held in February, featuring Ustadha Iffet Rafeeq, founder of the Blue Lantern App. Our second session Women Embracing Change: Menopause & Spirituality, was our International Women’s Day event. In addition to focusing on worship, Ramadan is the…
Read MorePublic Statement: Call for a Permanent Ceasefire
Amina MWRC is deeply concerned by the ongoing violence against women and girls in Gaza. It is the month of Ramadan, a Holy month of peace when Muslims fast during the day and engage in worship at night. This year many people are finding it difficult to focus on anything other than the ongoing escalating…
Read MoreAmina MWRC Public Statement: Verbal Attack on Diane Abbott
In light of Frank Hester’s recent comments about Diane Abbott, Amina MWRC stands by its previous statement that the Conservative Party must hold its leaders to higher accountability, in addition to encouraging they do the same with funders and companies that receive public contracts. It is crucial for the party to resolve their tendency to…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day 2024: Inspire Inclusion
Happy International Women’s Day! The theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is “Inspire Inclusion”. Amina – The Muslim Women’s Resource Centre (MWRC) empowers women by inspiring inclusion each day! We specialise in delivering and enabling women’s rights through free services for Muslim & BME Women in Scotland. This year, we’re sharing FAQs that we have received, including details…
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