COVID-19 Impact on People with Protected Characteristics (Women & Equalities)
In April 2020, MWNUK responded to the Women’s Equalities Committee on its inquiry investigating the impact of COVID-19 on people with protected characteristics.Key issues highlighted included: - Despite rise in domestic abuse, Muslim women were finding it harder to report and ask for help - lack of safe affordable and temporary accommodation - Risk of rise in forced marriage, honour based abuse and FGM - Economic situation being exacerbated due to them already being in lower paid jobs - Lack of counselling services and risks of numerous pop up listening services - Maternal health disparities Our full response can be downloaded above.
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Our Supporters
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.