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MWNUK report shows that 80% of Muslims do not report hate crime incidents
Muslim Women’s Network UK (MWNUK) published a report today, Anti-Muslim Hate: Concerns and Experiences. The research sought to understand concerns and experiences related to Islamophobia / anti-Muslim hate, both prior to and following the widespread riots that followed the Southport stabbings on 29 July, 2024.
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Amal safety mobile phone App launched in memory of Fawziyah Javed
Muslim Women’s Network UK (MWNUK) have now formally launched the Amal safety mobile phone app. The Amal app is dedicated to Fawziyah Javed who was murdered by her husband Kashif Anwar on 2nd September 2021, just two days before her birthday. He also took the life of their unborn baby. On 4th September 2024, Fawziyah would have celebrated her 35th birthday.
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Sky News reports on Muslim women safety concerns after the UK riots
Sky News highlights MWNUK’s emphasis on reporting anti-Muslim hate crimes and advocating for Muslim women’s safety. Click below to watch the news clip.
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Decisive action needed to combat anti-Muslim hatred
Muslim Women’s Network UK is alarmed by the rapid escalation of the riots that have erupted across the UK over the past week. The open Islamophobia and racism expressed is deeply troubling. We are very concerned about the safety of Muslims and other minority communities.
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BARONESS GOHIR OBE - ETHNIC MINORITY VWAG & HATE CRIME (HOUSE OF LORDS)
MWNUK CEO Baroness Gohir OBE spoke in the House of Lords, urging the new Labour government to hold a public consultation to uncover contributing factors to the overrepresentation of minority women in domestic homicides and to consider setting up alternative hate crime reporting hubs within communities.
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MANCHESTER AIRPORT INCIDENT – CONCERNS OVER POLICE USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE
Muslim Women's Network UK is shocked by the footage circulating on social media. The video shows a police officer at Manchester Airport kicking a Muslim man in the face and then stamping on his head. The footage also captures a distressed woman, possibly his mother or aunt, on the floor next to him, attempting to shield his head.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LABOUR PARTY ON WINNING THE GENERAL ELECTION
Muslim Women’s Network UK congratulates the Labour Party on its election victory. We hope this marks the beginning of a new era that tackles critical issues such as entrenched social and economic inequalities and the growing divisions in our society.
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Baroness Gohir OBE - Anti-Muslim Hate Crime (House of Lords)
MWNUK CEO Baroness Gohir OBE spoke in the House of Lords, regarding what is being done to tackle anti-Muslim hate crime and holding organisations responsible for monitoring this to account, especially when public funding is allocated to monitor Islamophobia.
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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.
