As part of the international women’s day, the Welsh government Women together network, invited MEND regional manager Sahar Al-Faifi to speak on the 8th of March about the challenges faced by women of colour and faith in the workplace as well as exploring the opportunities to make the Welsh...
As part of the international women’s day, UNISON in collaboration with Velindre University NHS trust, organised a conference titled balance for better on the 8th of March to which MEND regional manager Sahar Al-Faifi spoke at. The event looked at women’s history, struggles and successes in...
MEND regional manager Sahar Al-Faifi was invited to speak in London, on the 6th of March 2019 at an event organised by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) Muslim Network. The event was taking place at the Ministry of Justice and was titled “Faith in Success” that aimed to inspire, motivate,...
On Friday 15th of March 2019, 50 people were shot dead and 48 injured in the terrorist attack committed by a white supremacist, targeting Muslims at two mosques during Friday prayers in Christchurch – New Zealand. The Muslim communities were shocked and horrified. MEND in collaboration with...
The 16th of March 2019 was the UN anti-racism day. Stand Up to Racism, Love Music Hate Racism, MEND and other organisations called for a march across Cardiff city to demonstrate our confidence in our values of respect and equality for all, for multiculturalism, strong cohesive communities and...
For the fifth successive year, mosques from all corners of the UK welcomed members of their local community to food, stalls, tours and candid dialogue on ’Visit My Mosque’ day. Acton Mosque was one of over 250 mosques participating in this national campaign that took place this year on Sunday...
Stand Up To Racism held a large scale conference in partnership with trade unions in order to shed light on discrimination that occurs within the workplace. MEND were invited to speak as part of the Prevent workshop to highlight its shortcomings within the workplace. The room was full with guests...
Waltham Forest working group partnered up with the Women’s’ branch of Lea Bridge Road Mosque who regularly hold Coffee mornings in order to bring the women of the community together. They had invited the working group to speak on why Islamophobia goes unreported and how we should...
A brand new community organisation has launched in the heart of Hounslow, Health Nations. The aim of Healthy Nations is to empower the large Somali community through education in political engagement and social awareness. MEND were invited to speak at one of their first events to...
This was a MEND partnership with ‘The Winter Soiree’ – Peace & Harmony featuring Safe Adam and The Unknown Fallen and an Islamic Art Exhibition. This was a great networking opportunity for MEND with guest numbers at approximately 100 attendees mainly Young professionals. We...
