Posts Tagged ‘Islamophobia’
Dundee: Islamophobia Awareness Month Activities
27th November 2024 by Samera Iqbal November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, providing an opportunity for organisations to educate themselves and other through information on Islamophobia and its impact. This, in turn, allows employees to better combat stereotype and workplace biases. Our Creative Well-Being Team in Dundee has been busy taking part in various projects and…
Read More‘Unveiled’ a Collaborative Mixed Media Art Project by Amina MWRC & How It Felt
27th November 2024 by Rachel Simpson & Arati Ahmed Throughout September and October 2024, Amina Dundee’s Creative Well-Being group were involved in a special project as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2024. ‘Unveiled’ was a mixed media art and mental health project for Muslim & BME women living in Dundee, coordinated and…
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 MorePublic Statement: Humza Yousaf’s Resignation
Amina MWRC’s public statement on the resignation of former FM Humza Yousaf, the first Muslim leader of Scotland.
Read MorePublic Statement: Michaela Community School’s Prayer Ban
19th April 2024 The High Court’s recent ruling regarding the banning of Muslim Prayer at Michaela Community Schools Trust sets a worrying precedent for Muslims in the UK. As a women’s rights organisation that focuses extensively on inclusion, empowerment and community engagement for Muslim & BME Women in Scotland, Amina MWRC delivers training at Schools…
Read MoreAmina MWRC Public Statement: Islamophobia
27th February 2024 Amina MWRC is deeply concerned by the spread of Islamophobia nationwide. Following our recent Tweets, it is crucial to address the Prime Minister’s refusal to call out Islamophobia, particularly in response to Lee Anderson’s harmful remarks. Members of Parliament must be held to higher accountability as they are leaders within the community.…
Read MoreAmina’s Work in Equality & Human Rights
The Equality and Human Rights Officer within Amina works alongside the Helpline Team on a number of different events and information sharing across Scotland, including delivering training. Here is a compilation of some of the latest engagements. Scottish Parliament Our Officer attended various events held by the Scottish Parliament; October: Black History Month Activities Our…
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