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‘Spreading intolerance and hatred?’ How criticism of The Martyrs has missed the mark

Posted on April 3, 2019 by JAN Trust

The recent release of short film The Martyrs depicting three real-life Islamophobic incidents in the U.K by film maker Rizwan Wadan has prompted Tell Mama to call for the film’s immediate withdrawal. In a recent article in the Guardian, an … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Another Way Forward, BAME, BAMER;, Baroness Warsi, BME, britain, christchurch, community, dialogue, discrimination, Ethnic Minorities, Extremism, Far right, film, hate, hate crime, intolerance, islamophobia, JAN Trust, london bombings, Media, Miqdaad Versi, Muslim Community, Muslim Council, Muslim voices, Muslim women, Muslims, Racism, Rights Watch, Rizwan Wadan, Sajda Mughal OBE, Short Film, Tell Mama, terrorism, The Martyrs, UK, Violence

JAN Trust – Where it all began

Posted on April 2, 2019 by JAN Trust

This year JAN Trust is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and we would like to tell you all the story of how the charity was founded! JAN Trust was formed, 30 years ago in 1989, as a result of an overwhelming demand … Continue reading →

Posted in Active citizenship, Advocacy, british, Campaign, Campaigning, child marriage, Citizenship, Crime, discrimination, Diversity, Education, Ethnic Minorities, Extremism, forced marriage, Forced Marriages, girls, Hate Crime, Inclusion, Islam, islamophobia, JAN Trust, knife crime, Lobbying, London, marriage, Muslim, Muslim women, Racism, radicalisation, Radicalisaton, Representation, Sajda Mughal, sewing and fashion, Sexual Violence, Society, Uncategorized, Violence Against Women, women | Tagged #JT30, activism, advice, BAME Community, BAME women, BME, Charity, community, community organiser, discrimination, education, english language, Ethnic Minorities, Fashion, grassroots, Haringey, I.T, isolation, JAN Trust, London, marginalisation, Muslim women, NGO, non profit, north london, organiser, Rafaat Mughal OBE, Sajda Mughal OBE, services, Society, Support, support service, UK, women, women's empowerment, women's rights, Wood Green

In a promising step to support forced marriage victims, UK government no longer requires them to pay for rescue

Posted on January 21, 2019 by JAN Trust

Perpetrators of forced marriages will now be required to bear the financial cost associated with the victims return At the beginning of January, an investigation by The Times revealed that young British women who are forced into marriages abroad … Continue reading →

Posted in Active citizenship, Advocacy, british, Campaign, Campaigning, child marriage, Crime, Education, Ethnic Minorities, forced marriage, Forced Marriages, girls, International, marriage, Politics, Sexual Violence, Society, South Asian, The Times, Uncategorized, Violence, Violence Against Women, women | Tagged child marriage, debts, forced marriage, forced marriage protection order, Forced Marriage Unit, foreign office, investigation, journalism, Parliament, Politics, The Times, travel, UK, victim, Violence Against Women, violence against women and girls, women's rights

#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 →

Posted in british, Crime, Daesh, discrimination, Diversity, Education, Extremism, Far right, google, Inclusion, International, International Affairs, ISIS, Islam, islamophobia, JAN Trust, London, radicalisation, Radicalisaton, Syria, Terrorism, Uncategorized, Violence, Web Guardians | Tagged #roomformanchester, andy burnham, ariana grande, britain, children, concert, Extremism, Islam, manchester, manchester attack, manchester terrorist attack, Politics, religion, Society, terrorism, terrorist attack, theresa may, UK, Uncategorized, Violence, westandtogether

Daesh Propaganda Fizzles but Threats Remain

Posted on October 27, 2016 by JAN Trust

There is no doubt that Daesh is crumbling in the Middle East. It’s lost vast swathes of territory along with many of its leaders and fighters. Clearly, great news for families in the Middle East, but there’s also a welcome … Continue reading →

Posted in Daesh, Uncategorized, Web Guardians | Tagged Caliphate, Daesh, Extremism, Islam, Middle East, Online Radicalisation, Propaganda, radicalisation, religion, UK, Violence

The forgotten women: Muslim women, misogyny and Islamophobia

Posted on September 19, 2016 by JAN Trust

In recent weeks, there have been a spate of attacks targeting Muslim women both in the UK and abroad. Last week, a man was arrested for kicking a pregnant Muslim woman who it was reported on Tuesday lost her baby … Continue reading →

Posted in discrimination, Hate Crime, International, Islam, Muslim, Online abuse, Online hate, Violence Against Women | Tagged #misogyny, empowerment, hate crime, islamophobia, JAN Trust, Muslim, Muslim women, Say No to Hate Crime, Trump, UK, University of Cambridge, US, Violence Against Women, women

‘Masculinity so fragile a woman only needs to breathe to hurt it’: The killing of Qandeel Baloch

Posted on July 19, 2016 by JAN Trust

“As a women (sic) we must stand up for ourselves. As a women we must stand up for each other … As a women we must stand up for justice. I believe that I am a modern day feminist. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Campaigning, International, Islam, Politics, Violence Against Women | Tagged equality; justice; society; social media; Pakistani Government; Pakistan; honour killings; Protection of Women against Violence Bill; communities, Honour, human rights, Islam, JAN Trust, UK, Violence Against Women, violence against women and girls, women, women's rights

Meet Jurgita!

Posted on July 4, 2016 by JAN Trust

“I really enjoy it. I would like to do something more with these new skills I have gained – maybe open my own business or get a job.” This month JAN Trust would like to introduce you to Jurgita. Read … Continue reading →

Posted in discrimination, International | Tagged BAMER; Migrants, empowerment, Fashion, Haringey, Lithuania; JAN Trust; Employment;, London, UK, women, Wood Green; Gender discrimination;

The challenge of institutional racism

Posted on June 8, 2016 by JAN Trust

Over a fortnight ago, an article was published in the Evening Standard titled ‘Nearly half of black and ethnic minority Londoners have faced racist abuse.’ If this statistic surprised anyone, it shouldn’t have. Yes, we have made progress in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Hate Crime, Muslim, Violence Against Women | Tagged ; University of Bristol; BAMER; Say No To Hate Crime; unemployment; ethnicity, abuse, empowerment, gender based violence, hate crime, islamophobia, JAN Trust, London, Media, Muslim, Muslim women, UK, Violence Against Women, women

The threat is real: The rise of far-right extremism

Posted on March 4, 2016 by JAN Trust

A recent report titled ‘State of Hate’ published by advocacy organisation Hope not Hate revealed that far-right extremism is on the rise and urged the Government to address the changing nature of far-right organisations towards increased violence. Hope not Hate … Continue reading →

Posted in Extremism, Hate Crime, International, Radicalisaton | Tagged Britain First, Calais, Calais Jungle, Donald Trump, EDL, English Defence League, Europe, Extremism, Facebook, Far right, hate crime, Islam, islamophobia, JAN Trust, KKK, London, Metropolitan Police, Muslim, Pegida, Tommy Robinson, Trump, UK

Tag Archives: UK

‘Spreading intolerance and hatred?’ How criticism of The Martyrs has missed the mark

JAN Trust – Where it all began

In a promising step to support forced marriage victims, UK government no longer requires them to pay for rescue

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

Daesh Propaganda Fizzles but Threats Remain

The forgotten women: Muslim women, misogyny and Islamophobia

Meet Jurgita!

The challenge of institutional racism

The threat is real: The rise of far-right extremism

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