Public Statement: Call for a Permanent Ceasefire

Amina MWRC Public Statement Call for 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…

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International 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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Amina MWRC Public Statement: The Push on Channel 4

Amina MWRC Fawziyah Javed The Push

The Push: Murder On the Cliff true crime documentary released on Channel 4. Fawziyah Javed was one of many victims of domestic abuse. On a visit to Edinburgh, the 31-year-old lawyer, pregnant at the time, was tragically murdered by her husband, who pushed her from Arthur’s Seat. Amina MWRC offered emotional support to Fawziyah’s family…

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It’s Not Ok!

It's Not Ok!

4th – 10th FEBRUARY 2019 is sexual abuse and sexual violence awareness week. Many people, especially students and other young people, are speaking out and saying ‘It’s not ok’ because together, we can ensure nobody thinks it’s societally acceptable to commit these crimes. Find out more and download a resource pack on the campaign website:…

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Tackling FGM in Scotland

Tackling FGM in Scotland Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting is a form of violence against women which does affect women living in Scotland. It’s an abuse of the human rights of women and girls, and as such, Amina has worked on this issue any times over the years. We are listed as a source of…

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Victim-blaming and revenge p*rn in Nina is Not OK

Nina is not Okay

Victim-blaming and revenge p*rn in Nina is Not OK Content note: Sexual violence This week is Book Week Scotland and we’re still in the #16days of activism. I recently read a book which is such a good read – funny and full of drama – as well as covering some of the issues which we…

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