Category Archives: Muslim dress

Comment sections are hotbeds for Islamophobia – Here’s proof.

Posted on June 21, 2019 by

Earlier this month, our CEO Sajda Mughal OBE wrote a piece for the Independent about the rise of the Far-right and Islamophobia in the UK. The article shed light on the fact that many politicians, institutions and news outlets have … Continue reading →

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Representation and responsibility: Film and TV writers need to acknowledge their influence and use it wisely

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

  Not all film and television writers claim to be trying to alleviate social injustice with their stories or use their creativity as a catalyst for social change. Some may write personal stories, or stories that are completely fictitious or … Continue reading →

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Refusal to apologise – Endorsement of Islamophobia

Posted on August 28, 2018 by

  Boris Johnson’s comments should not be taken as a joke, they show how dangerously and increasingly present Islamophobia is in national and political figures’ discourse. As we all well know by now, the MP and former Foreign Secretary, has … Continue reading →

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Justice, the veil and a fair trial

Posted on March 28, 2018 by

The President of the UK Supreme court, Baroness Hale, has suggested that women giving evidence in court should not be able to hide their faces behind religious veils. However, does this position actually contribute to fairer trials or just deter … Continue reading →

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An Inhuman Attack: The Crisis of Rohingya Women

Posted on December 8, 2017 by

The Rohingya Muslims are a minority community within Myanmar who have long been persecuted through the denial of citizenship and basic human rights. In recent months, Myanmar’s military have increased the intensity of their ‘clearance operations’, resulting in hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Covered Up or Not

Posted on November 23, 2017 by

Islamophobia v Inclusion You wouldn’t be wrong to think that the UK today, is unquestionably at its most hostile in decades. The political climate is not ‘strong and stable’, with Brexit looming and poverty increasing, anger and scapegoating are rife. The … Continue reading →

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#NHCAW- Twitter has become a breeding ground for online hate and enough is enough.

Posted on October 19, 2017 by

Content Warning: Hate Speech There have been numerous hashtags springing up across social media in the last few days such as #NHCAW, #NoPlaceForHate and #WeStandTogether. That’s because this week is National Hate Crime Awareness Week – which not only aims … Continue reading →

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Why Do People Feel Compelled To Tell Women What To Wear?

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

“What is she wearing?!” is a question many women have probably heard whispered behind their backs at least once in their life – especially women who dare to dress a bit differently than what is the norm in their society. … Continue reading →

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Empowering Mothers – A Bottom-Up Approach to Defeating Terrorism

Posted on September 22, 2017 by

BBC Inside Out aired a special episode on the 4th of September on the effects that recent UK terror attacks have had on us all. As the only Muslim 7/7 survivor, I was invited onto the show to tell my … Continue reading →

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Acid Attacks in Britain: A Weapon of Terror

Posted on July 26, 2017 by

Two Muslim cousins, enjoying 21st birthday celebrations, had their lives irrevocably changed on June 21st after becoming disfigured in an acid attack in East London. Sparking a nationwide debate, the rise of acid attacks in the UK is now under … Continue reading →

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