Latest Updates
Media Statement (October 2026)
We Condemn the anti-Muslim hostile targeting of PC Fiona Shaik Umar
Muslim Women’s Network UK (MWNUK) strongly condemns the anti-Muslim hostility directed at Metropolitan Police Officer PC Fiona Shaik Umar following her recognition for an Outstanding Contribution to Women in Policing Award. Comments associated her with ISIS, portrayed her as a threat and questioned why she was allowed to serve in the police.
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Information Booklet (Sept 2026)
Stay Safe from Tech-Facilitated Abuse
This resource provides information on being aware go the different ways in which tech abuse can occur, spotting the signs, what steps to take to keep safe and what the laws say. This type of abuse commonly occurs in the context of domestic abuse, stalking, coercive and controlling behaviour, and sexual abuse. It can also be perpetrated by family members, acquaintances, colleagues or strangers.
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International Event (Sept 2026)
VAWG Symposium (Jeddah)
The International Islamic Fiqh Academy in Jeddah hosted an International VAWG Symposium, bringing together male and female scholars from across the world to discuss different forms of abuse and how misconceptions and misinterpretations of religious texts including taken out of context can be used to justify harm. MWNUK CEO Baroness Gohir attended the event and shared some perspectives from Muslim women in the UK.
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Media Statement (Sept 2026)
New national task force to tackle VAWG
MWNUK hopes the new taskforce set up to tackle VWAG will not view violence against minority ethnic women primarily through a cultural lens. The real test of this taskforce will be whether it delivers a clear, time-bound action plan that turns that knowledge into action.
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Campaign Film (Mar 2026)
The Little Voice (Reporting Anti-Muslim Hostility)
This campaign film has been produced to encourage Muslim women to report anti-Muslim hostility to the police and the Muslim Safety Net Helpline. We thank Mariah Idrissi for taking part in the film.
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.
