Events Calendar
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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September 2017
Islamophobia Causes & Cures: A Living Reality
Have you ever suffered an islamophobic incident/crime and not known what to do? Have you seen headlines which upset you and make you fear what reactions you may face? Islamophobic hate crime and incidents have spiked since Trump, Brexit and recent terror attacks. Tension is building especially in light of comments made by groups such as UKIP, EDL and individuals such as Katie Hopkins. Join us for a presentation and open discussion to learn about how you can be come…
October 2017
Organising to Challenge Islamophobia – Glasgow
Have you ever suffered an islamophobic incident/crime and not known what to do? Have you seen headlines which upset you and make you fear what reactions you may face? Join us for a presentation and open discussion to learn about how you can be come active against Islamophobia through simple steps, including actions from the comfort of your own home! It will also provide a safe space to discuss your thoughts and experiences. For more infomation contact: Shaykh Zoheeb Iqbal…
Islamophobia – Action for Change
FREE event Speakers include: Ali Hammuda – Islamophobia: how did the prophet (PBUH) deal with it? Ali Abdi - Discrimination & ethical recruitment Sahar Al-Faifi - Islamophobia; The Causes & Cures Register your place now through the Eventbrite link or for any further enquiries contact 07497442642 or [email protected] Powered by Eventbrite
Bham Media Masterclass
Muslim Engagement & Development (MEND) invite you to a FREE media masterclass, you will learn about the media, its depiction of Islam and Muslims, the impact it has on the life of everyday Muslims and how YOU could be part of making a positive change. Read smart Learn how to make a complaint Find out the workings of the media Note: There is onsite parking and local street parking. Light refreshments will be provided. Register your place now through the…
November 2017
MEND Exhibtion – Fulwell Cross Library
Come and join us at our open exhibition for people to view. There will be volunteers to help guide a member of the public through the display which celebrates positive contributions of British Muslims, dispose of common myths about British Muslims and highlights the media's role in perpetuating anti-muslim prejudice. For more information about this event please contact us by emailing [email protected].
MEND Exhibition – Brunel University
Come and join us at our open exhibition for people to view. There will be volunteers to help guide a member of the public through the display which celebrates positive contributions of British Muslims, dispose of common myths about British Muslims and highlights the media’s role in perpetuating anti-muslim prejudice. For more information about this event please contact us by emailing [email protected].
MEND Exhibition – UCL
Come and join us at our open exhibition for people to view. There will be volunteers to help guide a member of the public through the display which celebrates positive contributions of British Muslims, dispose of common myths about British Muslims and highlights the media’s role in perpetuating anti-muslim prejudice. For more information about this event please contact us by emailing [email protected].
MEND Islamophobia Awareness Month Exhibition
Cardiff MEND kicks off IAM 2017 with this informative and educational exhibition! Come along and learn more about Islam, Muslims in the UK, and the causes of the recent rise in Islamophobia. More importantly, find out what you can do to help us in our efforts to stop the hate.
Trojan Horse – The Facts
Muslim Engagement & Development (MEND) invites you to an evening with academics, teachers and journalists to ask: Has a hoax letter, a media scrum, a forceful education secretary and political motivations in education regulation lead to the stigmatisation of a community, discrimination against outstanding teachers/school leaders and exam failure for a generation of children? Can we ensure this doesn’t happen again? Speakers: Salma Yaqoob, political activist Peter Oborne, journalist, writer and broadcaster Kevin Courtney, General Secretary of the National Union…
MEND Exhibition – Whittington Hospital
Come and join us at our open exhibition for people to view. There will be volunteers to help guide a member of the public through the display which celebrates positive contributions of British Muslims, dispose of common myths about British Muslims and highlights the media’s role in perpetuating anti-muslim prejudice. For more information about this event please contact us by emailing [email protected].