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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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November 2019
Try a Hijab
Try A Hijab On Tuesday 12th November, 12-2pm MEND will be in City Centre sharing the hijab experience with the people of Birmingham. The purpose is to express solidarity towards women who feel afraid of being physically, verbally attacked and discriminated because of their choice to wear a hijab. ‘Try a Hijab’ is symbolic of tolerance, to show that we can be non-judgmental and accepting. It’s an act of compassion that can bring a smile to anyone. Visit the stall…
Cross Street Chapel: Islamophobia Awareness Month Exhibition
As part of Islamophobia Awareness Month, Cross Street Chapel in Central Manchester, will play host to MEND's Islamophobia Exhibition. Make sure you check out the feature to learn more about the history of Muslims in the UK, the extent of Islamophobia and the contributions Muslims make, and have made. Entry is free and there's no need to register.
One World Week: Islamophobia Exhibition at University of Salford
In Islamophobia Awareness Month, as part of One World Week, University of Salford Students’ Union will be hosting MEND’s exhibition. Pop by to learn more about the history of Muslims in the UK, their contributions, and the extent and implications of Islamophobia. Entry is free, there's no need to register
How To Raise Our Voices Above Islamophobia 2
Woman's only event with a focused discussion on the causes and cures of Islamophobia in Scotland. This event is in partnership with Amina Muslim Woman Resource Centre.
Cross Street Chapel: Islamophobia Awareness Month Exhibition
As part of Islamophobia Awareness Month, Cross Street Chapel in Central Manchester, will play host to MEND's Islamophobia Exhibition. Make sure you check out the feature to learn more about the history of Muslims in the UK, the extent of Islamophobia and the contributions Muslims make, and have made. Entry is free and there's no need to register.
One World Week: Islamophobia Exhibition at University of Salford
In Islamophobia Awareness Month, as part of One World Week, University of Salford Students’ Union will be hosting MEND’s exhibition. Pop by to learn more about the history of Muslims in the UK, their contributions, and the extent and implications of Islamophobia. Entry is free, there's no need to register
Cross Street Chapel: Islamophobia Awareness Month Exhibition
As part of Islamophobia Awareness Month, Cross Street Chapel in Central Manchester, will play host to MEND's Islamophobia Exhibition. Make sure you check out the feature to learn more about the history of Muslims in the UK, the extent of Islamophobia and the contributions Muslims make, and have made. Entry is free and there's no need to register.
One World Week: Islamophobia Exhibition at University of Salford
In Islamophobia Awareness Month, as part of One World Week, University of Salford Students’ Union will be hosting MEND’s exhibition. Pop by to learn more about the history of Muslims in the UK, their contributions, and the extent and implications of Islamophobia. Entry is free, there's no need to register
The RizTest Leicester
Come along for an interactive discussion about the representation of Muslims in TV and Film. A MUST attend for those sick and tired of the negative portrayal of Muslims in TV and Film. Inspired by Riz Ahmed’s 2017 diversity on screen speech in the House of commons and the Bechdel Test. The Riz Test seeks to quantify the extent to which films perpetuate negative stereotypes of Muslims as violent, extreme or superstitious. Based on five criteria films either pass or…
Causes and Cures of Islamophobia
As part of Islamophobia Awareness Month, MEND Preston will be presenting a workshop in Jamea Masjid. With increasing Islamophobia, join us for this important presentation on what we, as a community, can do to counter this rise. Aim of the ‘Mend’ presentation -Highlight the work of MEND -Empower Muslim community to take an active role in tackling Islamophobia Why should I attend? -To understand the extent of Islamophobia and the importance of tackling it -Increase your knowledge on…