Category Archives: radicalisation

Online extremism – saving the next generation, by Nazir Afzal OBE

Posted on July 18, 2017 by JAN Trust

By Nazir Afzal OBE Empowering women to be active members of society is essential to building resilient communities. By unleashing the potential marginalised women can offer through education and training we can ensure women are integrated and valued members of … Continue reading →

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Twelve years on – Muslim 7/7 survivor dedicated her life to working with her community to fight extremism

Posted on July 6, 2017 by JAN Trust

Had Sajda sat on the first train carriage on the Piccadilly tube 12 years ago on 7/7, she wouldn’t be alive today. 7/7 is a day that she remembers just like yesterday. This year has been particularly difficult for her … Continue reading →

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JAN Trust’s view: What has the Queen’s Speech told us about new counter-terrorism measures?

Posted on June 27, 2017 by JAN Trust

In the final days of the election campaign, Theresa May announced “enough is enough” – terrorism was not to be left unchallenged. She revealed a readiness to weaken human rights laws if they “get in the way” of apprehending terror … Continue reading →

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“I’m Going to Kill All Muslims” – The Shocking Proof that Far-Right Extremism is on the Rise

Posted on June 21, 2017 by JAN Trust

One person has died and 10 have been injured when a man driving a white van ploughed into Muslims walking down the street from Muslim Welfare House in Finsbury Park after their night prayers. This is one of the most … Continue reading →

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#WeStandTogether: Statement from JAN Trust about the Manchester terror attack

Posted on May 23, 2017 by JAN Trust

Here at JAN Trust we are devastated to hear about yet another attack that has taken the lives of 23 people and injured at least 59 others. Our thoughts are with the families, friends and loved ones of the victims at … Continue reading →

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London is a diverse city – we cannot let a terrorist attack stir up hatred and fear

Posted on March 23, 2017 by JAN Trust

Yesterday, in shocking and tragic scenes broadcast across the world, London suffered its first terrorist attack for over a decade. The British capital had not seen similar tragedy since the 7/7 bombings which claimed 52 lives and injured countless more. … Continue reading →

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Vulnerable Minds: How Daesh is Recruiting Iraqi Children and Targeting British Teenagers

Posted on March 3, 2017 by JAN Trust

As Iraqi forces’ liberation of Mosul continues, attention is increasingly focusing on what Daesh will do next. It’s feared their leaders, members and sympathisers will ramp up their sinister efforts to target our young people here in Europe, calling for so-called ‘lone wolf’ attacks on … Continue reading →

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Real Housewives of ISIS – why the sketch creates a dangerous perception of Muslim women

Posted on January 12, 2017 by JAN Trust

The BBC has come under fire for one of its programmes, Revolting, airing a sketch called ‘Real Housewives of ISIS’. The programme, which depicts four women who have left the UK to join ISIS, was first published online on BBC3 … Continue reading →

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More Than 30,000 People Radlicalised Online: How to Prevent It Happening to Your Children

Posted on October 27, 2016 by JAN Trust

According to Spain’s Secretary of State for Security, Daesh has now radicalised more than 30,000 people online to join its ranks. The announcement came as Francisco Martinez was addressing an international security forum in Leon, France. That figure is truly shocking. … Continue reading →

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Yes we Khan tackle women’s issues!

Posted on May 12, 2016 by JAN Trust

Last week, Sadiq Khan, former MP for Tooting, won the London mayoral election with a landslide victory, and was congratulated, and welcomed into his new role by women’s groups who stated that they looked forward to working with the man … Continue reading →

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