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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 2018
How to discuss the big things with the little ones
In conversation with Zanib Mian (Author & Founder of Muslim Children’s books and sweet apple publishers) & Shahana Khanom (Founder of Kaydeena). Join us for an interactive discussion on the importance of representation, diversity and accessibility in allowing children to learn about the world around them.
Causes & Cures of Islamophobia – Blackburn
Muslim Engagement & Development (MEND) will be talking about Islamophobia, its causes and its cures amidst Islamophobia Awareness Month, this November.
Lest We Forget
This remembrance day MEND wants to commemorate the Muslim soldiers that fought in both world wars as well as recognise the sacrfices still being made by our soldiers today. Lest We Forget the Muslims in the trenches and on the frontline but absent from historical memory. For more information email at [email protected] or call 07410628732
MEND Stall
MEND will be joining SUTR (Stand Up To Racism) at the UCU Stall at Bradford College this Islamophobia Awarness Month to raise awareness of the horrific reality of Islamophobia and racism across the UK today. Speak to our MEND volunteers, learn about the work that we do, and how you can get involved. For more information email at [email protected] or call 07410628732
University of Manchester: Islamophobia Causes and Cures
With increasing Islamophobia in the UK, join us for this important presentation on what we as a community can do to counter this rise.
The Riz Test – Muslims on Screen: A Biased Portrayal
A must-attend for those who are sick and tired of the negative portrayal of Muslims in media and film. Inspired by Riz’s 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 fail or pass the Riz test. Come along and meet the founders of the Riz test, how it…
Islamophobia Awareness Exhibition
Come and visit our exhibition at the Peace Museum's POP site and learn about the true scale of Islamophobia across society as a whole. Look at some of the positive contributions of Muslims in the UK and speak to our MEND volunteers to learn about the work that MEND does and how you can get involved this Islamophobia Awareness Month. For more information email at [email protected] or call 07410628732
Ask a Muslim!
Ask a Muslim! An opportunity to find answers to all those curious questions one might have about the lifestyle choices of a Muslim. We encourage the participation of a non-Muslim audience to engage with our selected panel of Muslim women and men in the hopes of squashing myths and misconceptions surrounding the British Muslim identity.
Lets Talk Islamophobia – Causes and Cures
With increasing Islamophobia, join us for this important presentation on what we as a community can do to counter this rise. For more information email at [email protected] Masjid e Anwaar (Madrasah Hall) Refreshments provided.
Women of Faith – Inspiring the Community
Muslim engagement and development (Mend) would like to invite you to an evening to celebrate the contribution of Women of Faith to Leicester. The event will also be an opportunity to reflect on the future and what we can do as active citizens to preserve the rich culture of Leicester. Listen to inspiring women of faith, talking about their experiences, challenges and successes. LADIES ONLY EVENT