The Coronavirus Bill 2019-21 is due to have its second reading in the House of Commons on Monday 23rd March. As it is currently written, the Bill will allow designated local authorities to disregard section 46(3) of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, which is designed to prevent a...
MEND is deeply concerned by an element of the draft, emergency ‘Coronavirus Bill 2019-21’ due to have its second reading in the House of Commons on Monday 23rd March. As it is currently drafted, the Bill will allow designated local authorities to disregard section 46(3) of the Public Health...
The Conservative Party has been once more exposed as relying on the support of individuals possessing far-right sentiments. It has emerged that the Carlton Club, an institution described as the “spiritual home of the Tories” was the recipient of a large donation in January this year...
On 15th November, MEND delivered their Cause and Cures Workshop to a large group at Jamiah Masjid in Preston. The presentation highlighted the work of MEND and illustrated how the Muslim community can take an active role in tackling Islamophobia. Attendees spoke about how the presentation had...
On 19th November, as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month, MEND delivered a workshop in Manchester Mercure at the National Education Union’s Black Educator’s Conference. MEND spoke about the importance role educators and education play in tackling Islamophobia. The need for teachers to tackle...
Awesome experience for non-Muslim women in Bristol. The Bristol MEND working group volunteers held an event in Bristol for non-Muslims to try on the hijab on World Hijab Day! Engaging with the wider community is crucial to breaking barriers and improved community cohesion. A special thanks for SARI...
The Trojan Horse Scandal. For the 2nd year running, the Trojan Horse Play has been successfully touring the UK. Dr Yusuf Abdul-Jobbar (Regional Manager for Bristol & Gloucester) was delighted to have been invited to sit on the panel discussion after the play. The discussions were very lively,...
The Trojan Horse Scandal. For the 2nd year running, the Trojan Horse Play has been successfully touring the UK. An embarrassment, the fiasco that ruined many people’s lives over power, hidden agenda and not to forgot institutional Islamophobia. Dr Yusuf Abdul-Jobbar (Regional Manager for...
The Mahara group, consisting of Belgium Muslim students, made a trip to the UK to visit a number of Muslim organisations who are encourage civil engagement. During their week long trip the students made a stop at the MEND office in London. All 3 of our departments (community development, policy...
Earlier this week, our Community Team in Yorkshire were invited to support Touchstone with their ‘Islam, Islamophobia and Mental Health’ training. The mental health organisation, based in Leeds, runs this training throughout the year and has been doing so for around 5 years. The Causes...
