On 9th November, Cardiff Women’s Aid generously hosted MEND at its office to facilitate conversations around Islamophobia, fundamentals of Islam and the Muslim community with its service users. The workshop provoked open dialogue around religion, perceptions, divisive media narratives, and...
In a thought-provoking workshop hosted by RENS (Race Equality North Somerset), attendees delved into the issues surrounding Islamophobia in a quest for understanding, empathy, and change. At the event held on the evening of 22nd November at The Other Place, participants were guided through an...
On Wednesday 15th November, MEND was invited to take part in a gathering at the Scottish Parliament to mark Palestine Independence Day. The event, organised by the Muslim Council of Scotland and sponsored by Maggie Chapman MSP, brought together community organisations and members of the parliament....
Rachel Reeves, the Shadow Chancellor, recently asserted that protests condemning MPs, including Keir Starmer, “cross the line into intimidation” in response to their failure to vote for a ceasefire in Gaza raises critical questions about the intersection of democracy, dissent, and the...
On the 15th October, MEND delivered our transformative workshop on ‘Nurturing Muslim Identities with students and parents. The workshop delved into what is Islamophobia, shedding light on its impact. Participants were equipped with MEND’s Easy Read Guides for parents, fostering deeper...
On the 29th October, a dedicated group of young minds gathered to participate in a workshop focused on driving change for Palestine. Hosted by MEND, the workshop delved into strategic actions surrounding Palestine, emphasizing the power of language in shaping narratives. The session explored...
Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND) organised a thought-provoking 6-day speakers tour featuring esteemed South African Islamic Scholar Sheikh Sulaiman Moola. The tour, which took place from the 22nd to the 27th of September, centred around the theme “Testing Times – the Prophetic...
On Monday 16th of October, an event took place at Aston University to mark Black History Month. The event, organised by MEND (Muslim Engagement and Development) in collaboration with Aston University’s Islamic Society (ISOC), aimed to celebrate and educate attendees about the rich and often...
Masjid Taqwa hosted an informative event in collaboration with MEND (Muslim Engagement and Development) on Thursday, 9th November. The event, attended by around 80 people, served as a rallying point for the community to come together and learn how to support the Palestinian cause. The evening was...
In a shocking and morally indefensible move, the UK Parliament’s recent vote against a ceasefire in Gaza on 15th November 2023 will be remembered as the day that the phrase “never again” was consigned to history. Madeline Albright, the then US Secretary of State stated in 1996 that the...
