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We empower and encourage British Muslims within local communities to tackle Islamophobia in the UK 🇬🇧 Resharing ≠ endorsements
1/4 MEND’s submitted evidence to the Women & Equalities Committee inquiry on Gendered Islamophobia showing how Muslim women in the UK face unique, intersectional discrimination across education, work, healthcare & public life, demanding urgent action
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committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
May 2, 2025 at 10:25 AM
1/4 MEND’s submitted evidence to the Women & Equalities Committee inquiry on Gendered Islamophobia showing how Muslim women in the UK face unique, intersectional discrimination across education, work, healthcare & public life, demanding urgent action
committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
(1/12) 🗳️ Tomorrow marks the first day of voting in the UK since the 2024 General Election. With Reform UK’s recent surge in support, the party could make significant gains & potentially outperform all other parties.
WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO MUSLIMS? 🧵
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WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO MUSLIMS? 🧵
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April 30, 2025 at 9:32 AM
(1/12) 🗳️ Tomorrow marks the first day of voting in the UK since the 2024 General Election. With Reform UK’s recent surge in support, the party could make significant gains & potentially outperform all other parties.
WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO MUSLIMS? 🧵
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/24/r...
WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO MUSLIMS? 🧵
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/24/r...
On #InternationalDayToCombatIslamophobia, we must acknowledge and address the global rise of Islamophobia, as Muslims face increasing discrimination, violence, demonisation and marginalisation worldwide
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March 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
On #InternationalDayToCombatIslamophobia, we must acknowledge and address the global rise of Islamophobia, as Muslims face increasing discrimination, violence, demonisation and marginalisation worldwide
Read Full Thread Here:
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Read Full Thread Here:
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1/9 Five years on from the COVID-19 pandemic, we look back at the critical work MEND staff & volunteers did to support communities across the UK. From advocating for religious rights to providing vital services, MEND stepped up when our communities needed it the most
March 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
1/9 Five years on from the COVID-19 pandemic, we look back at the critical work MEND staff & volunteers did to support communities across the UK. From advocating for religious rights to providing vital services, MEND stepped up when our communities needed it the most
1/10 MEND's submission to the government’s inquiry into the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict highlights Israel's violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The UK must take a tougher stance, including suspending arms exports & imposing sanctions.
committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
March 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
1/10 MEND's submission to the government’s inquiry into the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict highlights Israel's violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The UK must take a tougher stance, including suspending arms exports & imposing sanctions.
committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
🧵 (1/7) On #InternationalWomensDay, we honour the women of #Gaza & #Sudan for their extraordinary resilience in the face of war, displacement & unimaginable loss.
Their fight for survival is a fight for justice. The world must not look away.
THESE ARE THEIR STORIES 👇
Their fight for survival is a fight for justice. The world must not look away.
THESE ARE THEIR STORIES 👇
March 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🧵 (1/7) On #InternationalWomensDay, we honour the women of #Gaza & #Sudan for their extraordinary resilience in the face of war, displacement & unimaginable loss.
Their fight for survival is a fight for justice. The world must not look away.
THESE ARE THEIR STORIES 👇
Their fight for survival is a fight for justice. The world must not look away.
THESE ARE THEIR STORIES 👇
🌙 Ramadan Mubarak from MEND! 🌙
The blessed month of goodness & giving is finally here! 🤲✨
May Allah bless your home with peace, tranquillity & success. May this month strengthen your bonds with family, friends & the wider community. And may His mercy & blessings be showered upon the entire Ummah.
The blessed month of goodness & giving is finally here! 🤲✨
May Allah bless your home with peace, tranquillity & success. May this month strengthen your bonds with family, friends & the wider community. And may His mercy & blessings be showered upon the entire Ummah.
February 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
🌙 Ramadan Mubarak from MEND! 🌙
The blessed month of goodness & giving is finally here! 🤲✨
May Allah bless your home with peace, tranquillity & success. May this month strengthen your bonds with family, friends & the wider community. And may His mercy & blessings be showered upon the entire Ummah.
The blessed month of goodness & giving is finally here! 🤲✨
May Allah bless your home with peace, tranquillity & success. May this month strengthen your bonds with family, friends & the wider community. And may His mercy & blessings be showered upon the entire Ummah.
MEND have launched a new report Unmasking the Myth: The Fallacy of the “Muslim/Asian Grooming Gangs” Narrative, which debunks the Islamophobic narrative that has dominated discussions around child sexual exploitation (CSE).
Download the Report👇
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Download the Report👇
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February 26, 2025 at 10:11 AM
MEND have launched a new report Unmasking the Myth: The Fallacy of the “Muslim/Asian Grooming Gangs” Narrative, which debunks the Islamophobic narrative that has dominated discussions around child sexual exploitation (CSE).
Download the Report👇
bit.ly/grooming-gan...
Download the Report👇
bit.ly/grooming-gan...
The Home Office is undergoing major restructuring, leading to the sacking of Lord Walney and Robin Simcox, both controversial figures. Simcox, linked to think tanks accused of Islamophobia, will be sacked as head of the Commission for Countering Extremism (CCE) in July.
February 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The Home Office is undergoing major restructuring, leading to the sacking of Lord Walney and Robin Simcox, both controversial figures. Simcox, linked to think tanks accused of Islamophobia, will be sacked as head of the Commission for Countering Extremism (CCE) in July.
Our thoughts & prayers are with the victims of the horrific mass shooting in #Sweden. The loss of innocent lives is devastating. Yet, media coverage from the BBC appears to distort the facts about the perpetrator’s identity.
WHY DOES THIS MATTER? 🧵 (1/6)
WHY DOES THIS MATTER? 🧵 (1/6)
February 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Our thoughts & prayers are with the victims of the horrific mass shooting in #Sweden. The loss of innocent lives is devastating. Yet, media coverage from the BBC appears to distort the facts about the perpetrator’s identity.
WHY DOES THIS MATTER? 🧵 (1/6)
WHY DOES THIS MATTER? 🧵 (1/6)
🔊 Louder for the people in the back..
“There is one place Palestinians should be relocated to...their original homes inside Israel..”
“There is one place Palestinians should be relocated to...their original homes inside Israel..”
February 6, 2025 at 7:59 AM
🔊 Louder for the people in the back..
“There is one place Palestinians should be relocated to...their original homes inside Israel..”
“There is one place Palestinians should be relocated to...their original homes inside Israel..”
Just because there is a ceasefire doesn’t mean questions about the UK Government’s complicity in genocide will go away.
January 31, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Just because there is a ceasefire doesn’t mean questions about the UK Government’s complicity in genocide will go away.
Israel's overwhelming force, the USA's bombs, British and European weapons systems all failed in the face of the Palestinian people. Israel's Iron "Netzarim Corridor" collapses, the people of Gaza have their Historic March of Return.
January 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Israel's overwhelming force, the USA's bombs, British and European weapons systems all failed in the face of the Palestinian people. Israel's Iron "Netzarim Corridor" collapses, the people of Gaza have their Historic March of Return.
We congratulate Wajid Akhtar the new General Secretary of Muslim Council of Britain.
We wish Zara Mohammed all the best for the future as she ends her term.
We look forward to continuing our work with Dr Adrees Chair, Muslim Council of Scotland. As he continues to stewardship of MCS.
We wish Zara Mohammed all the best for the future as she ends her term.
We look forward to continuing our work with Dr Adrees Chair, Muslim Council of Scotland. As he continues to stewardship of MCS.
January 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
We congratulate Wajid Akhtar the new General Secretary of Muslim Council of Britain.
We wish Zara Mohammed all the best for the future as she ends her term.
We look forward to continuing our work with Dr Adrees Chair, Muslim Council of Scotland. As he continues to stewardship of MCS.
We wish Zara Mohammed all the best for the future as she ends her term.
We look forward to continuing our work with Dr Adrees Chair, Muslim Council of Scotland. As he continues to stewardship of MCS.
1/3 BREAKING NEWS: The Sun admits unlawful activity in humiliating apology x.com/hackinginqui...
January 22, 2025 at 11:26 AM
1/3 BREAKING NEWS: The Sun admits unlawful activity in humiliating apology x.com/hackinginqui...
Since the ceasefire, Palestinians return to devastation, homes destroyed and thousands of bodies buried under rubble. In Rafah, violations continue as Israeli forces kill more children. Let's continue the demand for a permanent ceasefire and an end to apartheid and occupation.
January 22, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Since the ceasefire, Palestinians return to devastation, homes destroyed and thousands of bodies buried under rubble. In Rafah, violations continue as Israeli forces kill more children. Let's continue the demand for a permanent ceasefire and an end to apartheid and occupation.
We are happy when the people of Palestine are happy.
We feel pain when the people of Palestine feel pain.
We cry when the people of Palestine cry.
Today they rejoice so today we rejoice
We feel pain when the people of Palestine feel pain.
We cry when the people of Palestine cry.
Today they rejoice so today we rejoice
January 20, 2025 at 10:42 AM
We are happy when the people of Palestine are happy.
We feel pain when the people of Palestine feel pain.
We cry when the people of Palestine cry.
Today they rejoice so today we rejoice
We feel pain when the people of Palestine feel pain.
We cry when the people of Palestine cry.
Today they rejoice so today we rejoice
A CEASEFIRE HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED FOLLOWING 16 MONTHS OF GENOCIDE IN GAZA
We must prioritise on providing immediate aid and allow the Palestinians to mourn for their loved ones.
We will continue to stand in solidarity! #FreeFreePalestine
We must prioritise on providing immediate aid and allow the Palestinians to mourn for their loved ones.
We will continue to stand in solidarity! #FreeFreePalestine
January 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
A CEASEFIRE HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED FOLLOWING 16 MONTHS OF GENOCIDE IN GAZA
We must prioritise on providing immediate aid and allow the Palestinians to mourn for their loved ones.
We will continue to stand in solidarity! #FreeFreePalestine
We must prioritise on providing immediate aid and allow the Palestinians to mourn for their loved ones.
We will continue to stand in solidarity! #FreeFreePalestine
MEND STATEMENT
Government must implement Jay inquiry recommendations to protect Child Sexual Exploitation victims.
www.mend.org.uk/protect-chil...
Government must implement Jay inquiry recommendations to protect Child Sexual Exploitation victims.
www.mend.org.uk/protect-chil...
January 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
MEND STATEMENT
Government must implement Jay inquiry recommendations to protect Child Sexual Exploitation victims.
www.mend.org.uk/protect-chil...
Government must implement Jay inquiry recommendations to protect Child Sexual Exploitation victims.
www.mend.org.uk/protect-chil...
1/3 Centre of expertise on child Sexual abuse (CSA Centre) data here should end the speculation about CSE and ethnicity. However, Musk and others will carry on peddling the lies. Full report here:
www.csacentre.org.uk/app/uploads/...
www.csacentre.org.uk/app/uploads/...
January 6, 2025 at 9:35 AM
1/3 Centre of expertise on child Sexual abuse (CSA Centre) data here should end the speculation about CSE and ethnicity. However, Musk and others will carry on peddling the lies. Full report here:
www.csacentre.org.uk/app/uploads/...
www.csacentre.org.uk/app/uploads/...
📢 MEND’s submission to the Foreign Affairs Committee addresses the ongoing genocide in Palestine and the urgent need for justice. It’s time to confront the truth and take action‼️
Download the briefing paper now to learn more and make your voice heard 👇
bit.ly/Inquiry-Israel-Palestine
Download the briefing paper now to learn more and make your voice heard 👇
bit.ly/Inquiry-Israel-Palestine
January 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
📢 MEND’s submission to the Foreign Affairs Committee addresses the ongoing genocide in Palestine and the urgent need for justice. It’s time to confront the truth and take action‼️
Download the briefing paper now to learn more and make your voice heard 👇
bit.ly/Inquiry-Israel-Palestine
Download the briefing paper now to learn more and make your voice heard 👇
bit.ly/Inquiry-Israel-Palestine
2024 challenged us with rising Islamophobia, riots, and the ongoing genocide in Palestine. Yet, resilience and hope shone through. As we step into 2025, let’s continue striving for justice and unity. ✊
January 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
2024 challenged us with rising Islamophobia, riots, and the ongoing genocide in Palestine. Yet, resilience and hope shone through. As we step into 2025, let’s continue striving for justice and unity. ✊
Can you guess how much British Muslims contribute to the UK economy? 💷 Swipe to discover the impressive numbers!
December 20, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Can you guess how much British Muslims contribute to the UK economy? 💷 Swipe to discover the impressive numbers!
Khaled Nabhan: A tribute to a soul of Palestine, remembered for his unwavering hope, healing words, and love for his granddaughter. May Allah grant him Jannah and ease for all who mourn him🤲🏻
December 17, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Khaled Nabhan: A tribute to a soul of Palestine, remembered for his unwavering hope, healing words, and love for his granddaughter. May Allah grant him Jannah and ease for all who mourn him🤲🏻