In response to the disproportionate impact of BAME deaths, Public Health England is conducting an inquiry to explore the disproportionate impact of the virus on ethnic minority communities. While the review is undoubtedly a welcome move, the decision to appoint Trevor Phillips (who has been...
In recent times, MEND has received numerous reports from concerned citizens regarding the presentation of Muslims in the press amid the COVID-19 crisis. Considering the general media negativity surrounding Muslims, communities are concerned about the potential for unintentional associations between...
In response to the Israeli government’s plans to annex large areas of the occupied West Bank, almost 130 MPs have written to Boris Johnson urging him to impose economic sanctions against Israel if they proceed with the annexation. Plans to forcefully seize areas of West Bank, including the...
Our Cardiff team have started a new MEND Radio show (Let’s MEND it!) on Radio Ramadan – Cymru, every Sunday from 6:45 pm until 7:30 pm. The show explores what it takes to become proactive Muslims during this divisive time. In the first show, the guests discussed whether Islamophobia exists...
On Saturday 9th May, MEND held their first online webinar where 6 Muslim women came together to discuss topics and experiences that matter to them. This was a great chance to hear from the grassroots voices of Muslim women. Our speakers covered a range of topics from academic journeys to domestic...
While the world comes to a standstill in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Islamophobia industry continues to thrive. Harmful Islamophobic conspiracy theories that Muslims are to blame for the spread of the virus are being propagated. This has led to abusive online posts calling for the...
In response to the Conservative Party publishing the Terms of Reference for its discrimination investigation, MEND would like to reiterate that, although it welcomes the fact that an investigation is finally about to take place, it is disappointed to note that scope of the inquiry is extremely...
MEND volunteers in Cardiff supported Dar Ul-Isra Mosque initiative, led by Dr Shahid Akhtar to fundraise £15,000 to support GPs with equipment in response to COVID19. This initiative supplied PPE to every GP practice in Cardiff with equipment. This included reusable respirators, disposable gowns,...
Since the start of lockdown, religious communities across the UK have had to adjust to the new reality as they celebrate their religious festivals. The Jewish festival of Passover took place on April 8, which was shortly followed by Good Friday on April 10 and Easter Sunday on April 12 for...
A thought crossed my mind where I wanted to do more in the current circumstances and reap the rewards of Ramadan. Then I saw a poster posted in our MEND group and I read ‘Presenters Wanted’ for Ramadan Radio London 87.9FM. I had never presented and yet while my apprehensions creeped in, I...
