MWNUK in the Media
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The National News - 12/09/2024
Hate crimes against Muslims go unreported despite surge in cases after UK riots
In polls conducted by Muslim Women's Network charity, almost one fifth of the 200 people interviewed said they had encountered hostility since the riots, which were marked by violence against migrants and Muslim communities in towns across the country and have led to scores of people being jailed.
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The National - 30/08/2024
British Muslim women living in fear as hate surges after riots
The article highlighted Muslim Women's Network UK survey conducted after the Southport riots and mentions concerns over safety and calls to the helpline including a quote from MWNUK CEO Baroness Shaista Gohir: “We need all this hate and abuse logging now, so the government has a true picture of what is happening,” she said. “The aftermath of the riots are going to be felt for many years to come and I want to keep up the momentum.”
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Sky News - 18/08/2024
Sky News reports on Muslim women safety concerns after the UK riots
Sky News filmed the Muslim Women's Network Helpline, reported on Muslim Women's Network UK's survey finding of 75% of Muslim women being very worried about their safety and interviewed the CEO Baroness Gohir.
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Sky News - 18/08/2024
Three-quarters of Muslims worried about their safety after far-right riots
The article includes Muslim Women's Network UK's Muslim poll showing that 75% said they were very worried about their safety now, compared with 16% before the riots. MWNUK CEO Baroness Shaista Gohir is quoted: "Hate crime has gone up in the last decade, and the Hate Crime Strategy is out of date. I want to see hate crime legislation strengthened with the term 'hostility' defined."
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Guardian - 24/06/2024
Birmingham election candidate apologises for ‘deeply disturbing’ remarks about women
MWNUK was quoted from its media statement on the parliamentary candidate Akhmed Yakoob’s comments about women: “We strongly encourage all women to closely examine candidates’ positions on crucial issues such as violence against women and girls and equality.”
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BBC - 23/06/2024
Election candidate sorry for 'misogynistic' remarks
The Muslim Women’s Network has condemned the “deeply disturbing” statements and urged parliamentary candidates to commit to improving the safety of women in all communities.
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Guardian - 10/03/2024
This time it’s really hard’: British Muslims reflect as Ramadan begins
The article examined how Muslims were feeling against a backdrop of bombardment of Gaza and rise in Islamophobic incidents. Ibtisam Belola, a trustee at the Muslim Women Network UK, was quote and said: "Ramadan was a “special” time for the community and she was looking forward to the holy month. It is a time of reflection, spirituality but also of togetherness … It’s a positive time. Ramadan is something that Muslims look forward to so often. We look forward to that ability to connect with others.”
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Guardian - 26/02/2024
Were two Muslim women in east London run over because they were wearing hijabs?
Baroness Shaista Gohir, CEO of Muslim Women’s Network UK, was quoted on how Islamophobia particularly impacts women: “....there’s this perception amongst the public, which is a narrative that’s reinforced by politicians...that Muslim women are oppressed and forced to cover up. It's become acceptable to say very negative things about Muslims, even if you’re a public figure....When it comes to Islamophobia, there is a tolerance to it...."
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