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UK Muslim women encouraged to report hate to new charity-backed watchdog
Muslim women and girls are being encouraged to report hate and discrimination to a new watchdog run by the Muslim Women’s Network UK that launches next month.
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Good Morning Britain (ITV)
VJ Day
MWNUK CEO Baroness Gohir was on the news review section with Kwasi Kwarteng on Good Morning Britain. She gave her views on the contributions of Muslim soldiers in World War II, on Ukraine, Gaza and weight loss drugs.
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Information Booklet
Non-fatal strangulation
This resource provides information about non-fatal strangulation and non-fatal suffocation explaining that it is a criminal offence, it increases the risk of domestic homicide and its impact including the importance of reporting symptoms. (Published 2025)
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Media Statement
MWNUK calls for inclusive consultation on any legal definition of honour-based abuse
Muslim Women’s Network UK (MWNUK) welcomes the government’s announcement to introduce a new legal definition of honour-based abuse and its commitment to strengthen measures to tackle this issue. However, we strongly urge the government to hold an inclusive consultation process before finalising the definition.
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Caroline Nokes MP
Conservative Party
Muslim Women's Network UK ensures that the voices of Muslim women are heard. They are not just a support network but a movement for change. I am proud to work with them.
Jess Phillips MP
Labour Party
MWNUK is courageous because of the uncompromising and fearless positions it sometimes takes when calling out injustice and inequality
Sadiq khan
London Mayor
I am proud to support and champion this fantastic organisation, which is informing policy and transforming lives.
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi
Conservative Party
MWNUK’s authenticity comes from knowledge of lived experiences of Muslim women and girls acquired through their helpline, research and members.
Naz Shah MP
Labour Party
They work tirelessly with passion and commitment to make a difference and improve outcomes for some of the most vulnerable women and girls in society.
