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Media Statement
Arson at Peacehaven mosque must be treated as a terror attack
MWNUK strongly condemns the horrific arson attack on a mosque in Peacehaven, East Sussex, which took place around 9.50pm on Saturday 4th October 2025. Although the police are investigating the incident as a hate crime, it should also be recognised and treated as a terror attack motivated by anti-Muslim hatred.
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Media Statement
Standing in solidarity with Jewish Communities against hatred
MWNUK condemns in the strongest terms the horrific car-ramming and stabbing attack that took place near the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester, which has tragically resulted in the loss of life and left others seriously injured. We stand in solidarity with Jewish communities.
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Media Statement
Racism and sexism by Metropolitan police officers is appalling — but not new
MWNUK is appalled, though sadly not surprised, by the findings of the BBC Panorama investigation into the Metropolitan Police, which exposed sickening examples of misogyny, racism, anti-Semitism anti-Muslim and anti-migrant abuse among serving officers.
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Media
Government silence on anti-Muslim hatred
MWNUK CEO Baroness Gohir shares her concerns on Good Morning Britain about the safety of Muslim women who are being abused and harassed on the street and on public transport and explains why she wrote to the Home Secretary because they are not giving reasurance.
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Open letter to Home Secretary
Government silence on anti-Muslim hatred
MWNUK CEO Baroness Gohir writes to Shabana Mahmood to raise concerns about the government's dangerous silence on the escalating levels of racism and anti-Muslim hatred and calls for them to show solidarity, reform hate crime laws and provide more resources to improve safety of Muslims.
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Media (Hyphen Online)
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 in October 2025.
DetailsOur Supporters
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.
