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Why attend a MEND event?
With at least 7,000 anti-Muslim hate crimes a year, systemic discrimination against Muslims in the workplace and relentless media negativity, there has never been a more important time to attend a MEND event and to learn more about tackling Islamophobia. Anti-Muslim hatred affects us all, just like racism and anti-Semitism. MEND unites communities to tackle Islamophobia. Sign up for an event below and learn more about the challenge at hand.
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January 2020
Media Masterclass – 23rd January 2020
The class will cover the following topics; Media Workshop Session 1: The Media: its influence & reporting Session 2: Regulating and challenging the media – Print media Session 3: Regulating and challenging the media – Broadcast media OFCOM BBC Online and social media Workshop
Islamophobia – Causes & Cures
Muslim Engagement & Development (MEND) are hosting an Islamophobia - Causes and Cures event for local communities. This will give a brief, yet instructive insight into the issues surrounding the unfair portrayal of the Muslim community, and how it can be tackled. Join us at Peace Centre!
Prevent in the Muslim Community
A session for you to understand how the counter terrorism policy impacts your masjids and community centres. Hosted by Dr Fahid Qurashi, a researcher on the Prevent Strategy. The workshop will look at the following • The remit / role of local Prevent officers. • How Prevent accesses the Muslim community to gain intelligence. • How Prevent is used to co-opt Muslim leaders / activists on to official circles in order to gain their confidence. This is a STRICTLY INVITE…
Edinburgh Professionals’ Dinner
MEND is a community organisation that focuses on Muslim engagement in Politics, and Media, and one of the few community organisations that is tackling Islamophobia hands on. After another successful Islamophobia Awareness Month, where we held for the first time, the annual Scottish IAM Conference in Holyrood, MEND is in need of your help. Join us at Roti, to learn more about our upcoming projects, and how you can help MEND
Glasgow Professionals Dinner
MEND is a community organisation that focuses on Muslim engagement in Politics, and Media, and one of the few community organisations that is tackling Islamophobia hands on. After another successful Islamophobia Awareness Month, where we held for the first time, the annual Scottish IAM Conference in Holyrood, MEND is in need of your help. Join us at Steak Inn, to learn more about our upcoming projects, and how you can help MEND.
Politics Masterclass, 30th January 2020
At MEND, we believe that personal development is very important, as a result, we have organized many training and masterclass sessions this month. As a MEND volunteer, you are able to join us on our mission to help eradicate Islamophobia by spreading awareness. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please attend our upcoming Inductions to learn more. Politics Masterclass: Learn about: The Role and Work of Elected Representatives The Muslim Community and Key Legislation Lobbying and Group Interests Politics Blueprint
February 2020
Writers’ Workshop: 8th February 2020
Are you an aspiring writer/journalist? An aspiring activist? A student? Would like to articulate your opinion? Join us at our Writer’s Workshop Empowering aspiring writers and activists to produce evidence-led analytical articles
Writers’ Workshop
Are you an aspiring writer/journalist? An aspiring activist? A student? Would like to articulate your opinion? Join us at our Writer’s Workshop Empowering aspiring writers and activists to produce evidence-led analytical articles
MEDIA MASTERCLASS
Have you ever felt outraged by an Islamophobic tweet? Or even an inaccurate and offensive headline? Islamophobia in the media is unfortunately, but that means it’s more important than ever for Muslims to be up to speed on how to engage with the media! Join us on Saturday 22nd February at the University of Hull for an in-depth and interactive workshop-style event. Our Media Masterclass will cover the following: The Media: It’s Influence and Reporting on Muslims Regulating and Challenging…
Volunteer for MEND Today!
Join our Edinburgh team to learn more about Islamophobia, its causes, and cures, and how we can combat it together as a community. Find out how MEND runs as an organisation as we aim to engage and increase Muslim political and media literacy, in a bid to reduce Islamophobia, and promote a diverse and inclusive Britain, championing contributions of British Muslims.