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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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April 2017
Losing My Religion Conference (YORKSHIRE)
IT’S TIME TO OWN YOUR DESTINY If there wasn’t enough to be depressed about concerning the treatment of Muslims in the traditional hotspots of the world, surely we are close to crisis point for Muslim communities in the West too. Rampant Islamophobia, the rise of the Far-Right, Islamic principles and practices under unprecedented attack, and not just insults and abuse but the loss of life too – the list could go on. These are just the external threats, what then…
Losing My Religion Conference (LONDON)
IT’S TIME TO OWN YOUR DESTINY If there wasn’t enough to be depressed about concerning the treatment of Muslims in the traditional hotspots of the world, surely we are close to crisis point for Muslim communities in the West too. Rampant Islamophobia, the rise of the Far-Right, Islamic principles and practices under unprecedented attack, and not just insults and abuse but the loss of life too – the list could go on. These are just the external threats, what then…
Islamophobia Causes & Cures – South Woodford Mosque
With the reported 81% rise in Islamophobia in Redbridge in 2016, please come along to find out about the causes of Islamophobia and what we can do as a community to tackle it. Brothers and sisters welcome.
May 2017
The Challenge Ahead- an evening with mend
Muslim Engagement & Development (mend) Loughborough are organising a dinner event for members of our local community and professional groups. You will learn about the role of mend, its’ relevance to today’s Muslim community and how you can make a positive contribution to the challenges rooted in hate-crime and Islamophobia. Speakers include: Sufyan Ismail Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra Seema Ahmed Note: There is onsite parking at a discounted fee of £3 at the venue. Alternatively, please use the Beehive Lane car…
Islamophobia: Causes & Cures (Walthamstow)
A 45-60 minutes presentation exploring the causes and cures for Islamophobia in the UK. Islamophobic hate crime has risen since the EU referendum. Discover how becoming active and aware can make a significant difference to this issue. By following a few simple procedures, we can work together to stop Islamophobia. Register now at: mend-walthamstow.eventbrite.co.uk For more info contact: [email protected]
Media Masterclass (Leicester)
The mend media masterclass / workshops are designed for all those who wish to challenge the negative portrayal of Muslims in the media and to help build a cohesive, dynamic and inclusive society for all. Learn how to challenge the media effectively and change socially divisive media output. Topics covered: The Media – Its reach and influence Muslims and the Media – Critical engagement Regulating and challenging the media – Print, Broadcast & Online Media engagement Blueprint For more information…
New Volunteer Induction
Following the Losing My Religion conference a number of people in the area came forward to volunteer for mend. Hence we are holding an induction day so that new volunteers can find out more about mend, the work we do locally and meet current volunteers to find out more about how they can help.
Politics and Media Masterclass
How does the political and media system work in the UK? A one day course on what, why and how the media & political system operates in the UK. Date: Saturday the 13th May 2017 Venue: LMCC, 2a Carlton Road, Leytonstone, E11 3AQ Powered by Eventbrite
Swansea West Hustings
An opportunity to have your voice heard and hold politicians to account on issues that matter to you in Swansea West. Register now at: yourvoicematters.eventbrite.co.uk For more info email: [email protected] or call: 07463 249 380