** 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,...
In 2018, Facebook banned the page of Britain First, an organisation founded and led by individuals with links to the British National Party (BNP), and which manufactured and propagated numerous myths about Muslims. The hateful rhetoric that Britain First spread about Muslims led to harassment and...
A society and work environment free of discrimination still remains an aspiration for many in the UK. This is particularly so for Muslim women, but severely impacts all women from a Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) background. Studies have shown that Muslim women face what has been termed a...
Sport has a longstanding reputation of being a tool for breaking down barriers and building bonds across society. This cohesive potential can be seen in the references to Islam and the prominence of Muslim players in England’s recent Cricket World Cup-winning team. Academics have often pointed to...
Two of Britain’s most read newspapers, the Sun and the Mirror, have each launched a paid work placement for postgraduate students who are active and involved in British Muslim communities. The Widening Media Diversity Scholarship at London’s City University covers the tuition fees of two...
The history of modern political science is incomplete without examining the contributions of Muslim thinkers whose academic works are viewed as groundbreaking in their respective fields during the times they lived in. This article examines the political theory of Ibn Khaldun and how it...
Although Muslims are frequently characterised by negative tropes and stereotypes within media and public discourses, in reality, British Muslims are making positive contributions in all fields of public life, especially with regards to the environment. The mass sit in protest Extinction...
Last week, it was highlighted that in 2007 the now newly elected Prime Minister, Mr Boris Johnson, claimed that Islam had resulted in the Muslim world being “literally centuries behind”. A bodacious claim, which Mr Johnson supported by arguing that the printing press was not introduced into the...
With the appointment of Mr Johnson as our new Prime Minister, we wish him every success in tackling prejudice and inequalities that have permeated our society. As Prime Minister, it is incumbent upon Mr Johnson to ensure the cohesion, safety, and prosperity of every citizen of this nation. This...
The 26th of June saw the publication of a damning academic report against senior journalist, Mr Andrew Norfolk, and The Times newspaper. The report examines three “scandals” covered by Andrew Norfolk, who is one of Britain’s leading journalists for one of Britain’s most respected...
Between 21st-24th June, MEND were delighted to host their ‘Losing My Religion Conference’ (LMRC) tour. Over 2000 people attended events in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Cardiff to see fantastic guest speakers discussing issues facing British Muslim communities today. Speakers...
