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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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March 2021
Muslim Women as Activists in Cardiff
Join MEND Cardiff for our 2021 International Women's Day Celebration. This year we're considering the experiences of Muslim women as activists, including the challenges they've faced, how they've overcome them and their successes. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity, register for this event to hear from our insightful speakers. Zoom details will be sent upon registration. Speakers include Shahien Taj OBE, Zainab Nur (Hidden Voices UK) and more! Register at: bit.ly/3bmZdUu
International Women’s Day Bake-A-Long
🧁 Join MEND Cardiff on Wednesday 10th March 2021 at 2:00pm for a Bake-A-Long where we will be making 🏴Welsh Cakes🏴while discussing our experiences as Muslim women and what International Women's Day means to Muslim women today.🧁 Make sure to have your ingredients ready! 🖥 Zoom Details will be sent after registration. 🥣 Ingredients and Utensils List: • 225g Self Raising Flour • 85g Caster Sugar • ½ Teaspoon of mixed spice or allspice (optional) • 100g butter cut into…
International Women’s Day: Inspiring Women around the Messenger ﷺ
Journeying into the lives of the bold and courageous women in early Islam and understanding their contribution to society. As part of our International Women's Day celebrations, Annesa Mariyam will be presenting on how, from the very beginning of Islam, women have played a prominent role. This lecture will show how these female believers still serve as role models with their contribution to society. Join us for this fascinating historical lecture as part of our International Women's Day celebrations with…
MEND National Volunteer Induction
MEND is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to tackle Islamophobia. To do this we seek to encourage political, civic, and social engagement within British Muslim communities through empowering British Muslims to interact with political and media institutions effectively. Volunteering with us means that you get to enable these goals and learn a great deal about Islamophobia and the skills you need to tackle it. Fill out the form below to express your interest in our Volunteer Induction taking place on…
Islamophobia Watch: Remembering Christchurch: 51 Souls, The Loss, The Lessons & The Legacy
UPCOMING WEBINAR ISLAMOPHOBIA WATCH 🇳🇿 Remembering Christchurch: 51 Souls, The Loss, The Lessons & The Legacy On March 15, 2019, a gunman attacked two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, during Friday prayers, killing 51 people. This devastating attack was designed to spread fear globally. Horrifyingly, the perpetrator live streamed part of the shooting. The perpetrator was found to be motivated by white nationalist ideology, meaning these acts of violence share a common thread with many similar attacks in recent years.…
Volunteer with MEND in Preston
Here at MEND, we work extensively in and with the local community to tackle Islamophobia. We work with the Muslim community to increase media and political literacy, and to empower the community to engage positively and actively with these two fields. We also work with the wider community to also educate on Islamophobia, how it affects the Muslim community in the UK and how we can work together to tackle it. Whatever time, expertise or effort you have to offer,…
GOAV Scotland: Hustings with Edinburgh Central Mosque
As part of our Get Out And Vote Campaign, join MEND in partnership with Edinburgh Central Mosque for our Holyrood 2021 election hustings. Have your opportunity to meet candidates for your local area, where you can hear their thoughts about MENDs community lead policy pledges while also being able to ask your own questions to Holyrood candidates from all political parties. Please email [email protected] to confirm attendance.
GOAV Scotland: Hustings with AMINA the Muslim Women’s Resource Centre Glasgow
As part of our Get Out And Vote Campaign, join MEND in partnership AMINA the Muslim Women's Resource Centre Glasgow with our Holyrood 2021 election hustings. Have your opportunity to meet candidates for your local area, where you can hear their thoughts about MENDs community lead policy pledges while also being able to ask your own questions to Holyrood candidates from all political parties. You can also email [email protected] to confirm attendance.
GOAV Scotland: Hustings with Central Scotland Regional Equality Council for Stirling Area
As part of our Get Out And Vote Campaign, join MEND in partnership with Central Scotland Regional Equality Council for Stirling area for our Holyrood 2021 election hustings. Have your opportunity to meet candidates for your local area, where you can hear their thoughts about MENDs community lead policy pledges while also being able to ask your own questions to Holyrood candidates from all political parties. You can also email [email protected] to confirm attendance.
GOAV Scotland: Hustings with Ahl Al Bait Society Scotland in Glasgow
As part of our Get Out And Vote Campaign, join MEND in partnership with Ahl Al Bait Society Scotland in Glasgow for our Holyrood 2021 election hustings. Have your opportunity to meet candidates for your local area, where you can hear their thoughts about MENDs community lead policy pledges while also being able to ask your own questions to Holyrood candidates from all political parties. You can also email [email protected] to confirm attendance.