Hosted by the Inclusive Mosque Initiative The artists are Poetic Pilgrimage | The Berakah Project | Khaleel Muhammad | Pearls of Islam | UK Apache | MC for the evening is Jaheda Choudury £20.00 The Inclusive Mosque Initiative presents its first conscious concert, a spoken word, nasheed, rap and music event! Happening in a beautiful church, showcasing interfaith and British Muslim artists, www.wegottickets.com/event/220858 St Johns Church, 73 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8TY
Safra Project Birmingham social
Birmingham
27/6/2013
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Safra Project Birmingham socialIs a informal meetup for Muslim women with same-sex attractions and for Muslim trans women. Date: Monday 27 May 2013Time: 6:30pmLocation: Bay Leaf restaurant/cafe, Unit 16 /17 The Green House, 2 Gibb Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4AA. Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/154364011408949/ any queries about the meetup or Safra Project, please do not hesitate in emailing info@safraproject.org or call 07941659320.
FGM-Law,Policy and Practice
London
24/6/2013
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FGM-Law,Policy and Practice
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24/6/2013
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“Female Genital Mutilation; Law, Policy and Practice” A seminar held by the Association of Asian Women Lawyers in conjunction with 7 Bedford Row to highlight the practice of FGM, to consider how law and policy deal with it, and to discuss what more should be done to eradicate it.
Juliet Albert (Specialist FGM Midwife) "FGM - what does it involve?" David Matthew (Barrister, 7 Bedford Row) "FGM- the criminal law” Keir Starmer QC (Director of Public Prosecutions) “FGM - CPS policy and approach” Naana Otoo-Oyortey (Director of FORWARD) “FGM - Taking a stand” Ann-Marie Wilson (Director of 28 Too Many) “FGM – Advocating for rights through research” To be followed by a Panel Discussion chaired by Rachel Langdale QC Panellists Diana Nammi (Director of IKWRO) Barbara Connolly QC (Barrister, 7 Bedford Row) Anne-Marie Hutchinson OBE (Solicitor, Dawson Cornwell)
Venue: Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge Road, London
What if one day could change your life?
Join us for the single largest Muslim Womens Conference to take place in Europe. A day for getting the inspiration, know-how and confidence to break the loop and live up to your true potential! An experience that will take you to the next level and leave you energised, ready to call the world back to Allah!
Venue: Scottish Women\'s Aid Office, 2nd Floor, 132 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3JD
The Forced Marriage etc. (Protection and Jurisdiction) (Scotland) Act was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 22 March 2011 to provide a specific civil remedy for those threatened with forced marriage and those already in such a marriage. The Act received Royal Assent on 27 April 2011 and came into force on 28 November 2011.
A forced marriage is a marriage in which one or both spouses do not (or, in the case of children/young people/adults at risk, cannot) consent to the marriage and duress is involved. Duress can include physical, psychological, financial, sexual and emotional pressure, threatening conduct, harassment, threat of blackmail, use of deception and other means.
This session will explore what is meant by a forced marriage and explain the provisions of the new The Forced Marriage etc. (Protection and Jurisdiction) (Scotland) Act.
By the end of the session attendees will:
- Understand the difference between arranged and forced marriage.
- Understand how the Forced Marriage etc. (Protection and Jurisdiction) (Scotland) Act 2011, and a range of other legislation, can be used to protect children/adults at risk of forced marriage.
- Identify a range of support available and where to seek advice if working with someone affected by forced marriage.
Facilitator: Mridul Wadwha (Shakti Women’s Aid).
Mridul Wadhwa is the Information and Education Officer at Shakti Women’s Aid. Mridul campaigns and delivers training and consultancy on issues affecting Black Minority Ethnic women experiencing domestic abuse. Mridul has a masters in the management of training and development from the University of Edinburgh. She migrated to Scotland in 2004 and is a descendant of a clan of refugees and migrants to India.
This is a one day course designed to equip professionals with skills and knowledge to identify those vulnerable to forced marriage and take basic action in response. It is not expected that people will be or feel ‘expert’ at the end of the course, but they will have a heightened understanding of the issues surrounding forced marriage, an understanding of what is expected of them in their professional role, and knowledge of the sources of help available.
Cost: £95 per statutory sector delegate/£75 per voluntary sector delegate inclusive of buffet lunch.
Carlisle Business Centre, 60 Carlisle Road, Manningham.
Topic
Are being personally influenced by the media? and how does this impact on our lives and beliefs.
Background
On 30th April, the first Conversation Café was launched with 32 women from the Muslim & Christian Faith communities coming together at St Paul\'s Church, Manningham to explore the creative and sometimes controversial relationship between religion, style and fashion. This is certainly visible on the High Street or turn on the TV to see that in recent years fashion has become central to expressions of personal faith, spirituality, and ethics for women of different faiths and for those who self-define themselves as secular.
Registration and Attendance
Call Elizabeth Fewkes 07913 291110.
Domestic Abuse: Road to Recovery
Birmingham
3/6/2013
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Domestic Abuse: Road to Recovery
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3/6/2013
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Domestic Abuse: Road to Recovery
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Every Monday, commencing 3rd June 2013 (5 weeks)
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Amirah Foundation, Birmingham
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10am – 12pm
Cost
£20 per person
Program Details
This unique tailor made programme is designed to help Muslim women who have experienced domestic abuse with their spouse in the following: • Understand and make sense of what they have been through • Understand and recognise the different types of abuse • Understand the common abusive personality types • Learn about key manipulation and abusive tactics used • Understand the effects of abuse on children • Learn about the stages of recovery • How to deal with the emotional trauma • Tips for effective recovery • How to spot the warning signs for future protection • Understand abuse from the Islamic perspective • Can abusers change? • Rebuilding and moving forward
Confidentiality
This course will provide a safe, confidential and professional setting for victims of domestic abuse in order to assist them in reclaiming their lives once again. It will be delivered by MyCounsel.me.
Registration
To book your place call: 0121 572 0393 / 07517 448 960 Or email: info@mycounsel.me
Limited number of places Attendees are required to attend all 5 sessions of the Programme
Sow Good Gardening For Young People
London
1/6/2013
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Sow Good Gardening For Young People
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1/6/2013
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Help transform the Hounslow Dome plot into a well-loved community garden for your friends and family to share!
This is your chance to show your-self and others what you can do with your gardening skills.
Create a space for the local community to grow food and enjoy
Work in teams and make new friends
Learn new skills like recycling and planting
Keep active
Do something worthwhile for your community
Are you up for it?
Then sign up for these two action-packed activity days!
Who? 12-18 year olds
When? 5th April 2013 and 31st May 2013, 10.30 am to 3.30 pm Where? Hounslow Dome Badminton Centre on North Hyde Lane, UB2 5TZ How? To register call MC-UK on 07712672121 or by email noha.nasser@mc-uk.org
DON’T BE SAD: Breaking from Life’s Shackles
Dewsbury
29/5/2013
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DON’T BE SAD: Breaking from Life’s Shackles
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29/5/2013
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Dewsbury
Time: 18:30 - 21:30
Venue: Dewsbury Town Hall
'An exclusive evening of inspiration with one of the most influential Muslim woman in the world'.
Talk
Dedicated Q&A
3 Course Dinner
Exclusive book signing, purchase your copy on the day
Special guest of honour: Yasmin Mogahed (USA)
Tickets: £20. To book your tickets, please visit: www.alburujpress.com
SISTERS ONLY
Amplifying Youth Voices
Birmingham
29/5/2013
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Amplifying Youth Voices
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29/5/2013
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Birmingham
\'Amplifying Youth Voices\'-
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Wednesday 29th May 2013, MWNUK -Birmingham
Eligibility
Young activists aged 18- 25 years
Purpose of the training
To build capacity and to challenge taboos and advocate on tackling violence against women and girls within the community. Issues that will be covered include: domestic violence, sexual violence (including child abuse and sexual exploitation) and forced marriage. The workshop will: provide information about the issues and support available; highlight further resources; raise awareness of signs; increase understanding of the barriers; and build skills and ability to raise awareness of the issues (campaigning ideas). The participants can then use their skills and knowledge and develop leadership skills by carrying out their own campaigns – whether in the family, community, work place, university, college etc.
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FREE
Training Providers
Training is being provided by Muslim Women’s Network UK and funded by vInspired Cashpoint.
The Deen Institute proudly announces its first ‘Dialogue within Islam’ event. The conference titled: Have Muslims Misunderstood Evolution?, will for the first time in the UK, witness prominent Muslims tackling the controversial topic of evolution in a public forum.
'Dialogue within Islam' events seek to engage with challenging ideas of concern to Muslims, in a setting that allows for critical dialogue.
Historically, Muslims have held conflicting opinions on the theory of evolution and whether science and Islamic theology share a point of convergence. In recent years, a polarised debate on the topic has left many Muslims confused as to what Islam does, or doesn’t say, about human evolution.
The Deen Institute will therefore provide a platform to different viewpoints so that the topic might be debated and examined in an honest, respectful and tolerant environment.
The conference will elucidate the issue of human evolution from an Islamic viewpoint, in order to provide the audience with a clear understanding of the points of convergence between contemporary scientific theories and Islamic theology.
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