** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Rights group Muslim Engagement & Development (MEND) have launched a new report The Great Debunk: Challenging Islamophobic Conspiracy Theories, which examines how false narratives about Muslims once limited to the far-right fringes have entered mainstream political,...
The improper treatment of Shaima Dallali, the former President of the NUS, has uncovered a truth of contempt for Palestinian activism in student politics. Ever since her election, Ms Dallali has faced a barrage of hate, with right-leaning press and lobbies supportive of Israeli policies,...
A new “report” (Blurred Lines) by Policy Exchange criticises the National Association of Muslim Police (NAMP) and other police staff networks for working with civil society organisations within their respective communities, amongst other farcical criticisms. This latest Policy Exchange attack...
Excerpts from Prince Harry’s recent memoir ‘Spare’ revealed harrowing details of his time as a serving soldier in Afghanistan and the unjust nature of the so-called ‘war on terror’ invasion of the country. The Duke of Sussex recounted: “So, my number: twenty-five…...
The recently published British Muslim Civil Society (BMCS) 2023 report commissioned by Mercy Mission UK and supported by the APPG on British Muslims has passionately called on policymakers in the UK to unlock the potential of British Muslims. It urges policymakers to recognise the pivotal role...
On the day of the Government releasing its draft strategy and policy statement for the Electoral Commission, former Cabinet Minister Greg Clark accused the Electoral Commission of turning the cheek on voter fraud within minority communities out of fear of “woke sensibilities”. Indeed voter...
The FIFA World Cup 2022 competition, hosted in Qatar, has finally ended, with Argentina defeating France to take the trophy since they last won it in 1986. Lionel Messi, who some people regard as the greatest player ever, was presented with a bisht, a traditional Arab cloak or robe, by the Emir of...
The Muslim Census has released its most recent report on the cost-of-living crisis, highlighting the staggering challenges Muslim households in the UK face. According to the study, more than 75% of Muslims had difficulty paying for gas, electricity, household groceries and clothing in the past...
A few months ago, one of the largest conflicts between Hindu and Muslim communities occurred in Leicester, home to one of the largest South Asian diasporas. Only last year, Leicester was celebrated as the most multicultural city in the UK, so the widespread unrest shocked the nation. However,...
We are appalled at the attack on a centre housing recently arrived asylum seekers. There are several important questions that need to be answered in relation to the current political climate that led to this attack. 1) How much of a contributory factor were the continuous political attacks on those...
Following last night’s intimidating and provocative march by balaclava-wearing, hindutva-inspired, youth on the streets of Leicester, that has tarnished a diverse & cohesive community, MEND urges the police to initiate action with a consultative and community focused approach aimed at...
