MWNUK remains the only national networking organisation of its
kind in the UK if not Europe. It
does not replace or replicate the role of individual Muslim women's
organisations but instead builds connections between such organisations,
encouragingthem to retain their
respective programmatic goals while creating synergies around issues of concern
to women from Muslim communities and pooling activist resources.
This
article presents MWNUK as a case study of how British Muslim women have
constructed platforms and spaces in order to have their voices heard. The
article is organised in three parts. The first presents a history of the
network. The second highlights the main
issues addressed by the network. The third focuses on the relationships formed
by MWNUK with state and civic organisations and the challenges which are presented
therein.
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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.
Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimiu
Lawyer, Political & Women's Rights Activist
There is no greater time than now for the voices, representation and power of Muslim women to be visible in the feminist movement and all walks of life. MWNUK is a vital force in delivering this much needed balance and representation.