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🤍 Behind every community are stories that deserve to be heard!

This #IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth, join us as we uncover powerful, untold stories of #Muslims from #Scotland, #Wales and #NorthernIreland. 🤲🏽

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October 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM Everybody can reply

Equi

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Thank you to Asian Connect for covering the launch of our latest report, Tackling Youth Violence: The Impact of Muslim-Led Organisations. Read more ⬇️

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#equithinktank #youthviolence #britishmuslims #asianconnect

New Report Reveals that Muslim-Led Youth Initiatives Save UK £30M Annually

Asian Connect

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October 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM Everybody can reply

Equi

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Highlights from our Britain United event at Labour Conference, marking one year of Equi and launching our new youth violence report.

Watch here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtIA...

#britainunited #equithinktank #labourconference2025 #britishmuslims

Highlights from Equi's Britain United: The Role of British Muslims Event

Check out these highlights from our first anniversary event, Britain United: The Role of British Muslims, held at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. We were honoured to be joined by the…

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October 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM Everybody can reply

Muslim Council of Britain

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We welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement of a £10m pledge to protect #Muslim communities and mosques following the rise of anti-Muslim hate attacks.

However, we urge action to be taken on addressing the root causes of #Islamophobic attacks against #BritishMuslims.

🟥 Visit mcb.org.uk for more

October 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM Everybody can reply

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Lazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈

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The amount of effort from the British Establishment to portray Israeli football hooligans as the victims....

#ukpol #ukpolitics #birmingham #MaccabiTelAviv #maccabi #footballhooligans #israel #britishmuslims #IanDuncanSmith

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During the urgent question on Maccabi Tel Aviv, Iain Duncan Smith, the
former Tory leader, said rejected claims that Maccabi Tel Aviv fans had a
record of hooliganism. He said that they had played a match in Turkey,
where there is a lot of anti-Israel sentiment, and that this would not have
been allowed to go ahead if they were disruptive. This was a claim made in
an interview on Friday by Jack Angelides, the chief executive of Maccabi Tel
Aviv.

After the UQ was over Labour’s Ian Byrne used a point of order to point out
that this was wrong. In fact, the Maccabi Tel Aviv match against Turkey’s
Besiktas was moved to Hungary, and played behind closed doors, because of
the security risk.

October 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM Everybody can reply

Lazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈

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Will this end up with the people of Birmingham having to take UKGOV to court to protect themselves from foreign football hooligans?

#ukpol #ukpolitics #birmingham #MaccabiTelAviv #maccabi #footballhooligans #israel #britishmuslims #freepalestine

October 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM Everybody can reply

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Lazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈

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Will we get an apology from Steve Reed for not doing his research and just jumping in on the anti-Muslim party.
Of course not.

#stevereed #ukpol #ukpolitics #britishmuslims #eastlondonmosque #racism #whiteness #misogyny #patriarchy #labour

“Critics think they’re sticking up for women’s rights, but they’re dismissing
that we have a voice and a choice in what we do. Nobody asked us; they just
assumed we were banned ... but women feel comfortable in a women’s
space.”

Commenting on the “large number of hate messages”, Junaid Ahmed, the
mosque’s chief executive, said: “Whenever there is increased attention, we
face heightened risk, so we always increase our security to ensure the safety
of our staff, congregation and community.

October 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM Everybody can reply

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Equi

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Read the full article here ⬇️ www.arabnews.com/node/2617682...

#equithinktank #youthviolence #britishmuslims #arabnews

Muslim-led youth projects save UK up to £30m a year, report finds

LONDON: Muslim-led grassroots organizations are delivering life-saving interventions for young people while saving the UK taxpayer an estimated £30 million ($40.3 million) a year, according to a…

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October 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM Everybody can reply

Equi

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www.middleeasteye.net/news/fight-o...

#equithinktank #britainunited #labourconference2025 #britishmuslims

'Fight of our lives': Inside the Muslim Labour conference event addressed by Wes Streeting

The health secretary told Muslims that Britain was facing an existential conflict at a Labour conference fringe event

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October 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM Everybody can reply

Equi

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influence public policy and build a future that young people can be proud of.

Read the full piece in Middle East Eye ⬇️ www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-musl...

#equi #muslimimpactforum #ukpolitics #britishmuslims #policy

Muslim Impact Forum: New group launches with high-profile backing

Former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf said the forum, which aims to help Muslims into politics, is 'about pushing good people into positions of power'

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October 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM Everybody can reply

Welsh Country

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#cardiffuni #cardiffuniversity #britishmuslims #muslims #islam

Understanding the Experiences of British Muslims

Accurate research reflecting the experiences of British Muslims is key to overcoming misinformation and prejudice, experts say.

www.welshcountry.co.uk

October 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM Everybody can reply

Sirius

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#Islam

The Cube and the Quickening
Avebury, Wiltshire, England.
22nd April 2017

#Logos #SpecialRevelation
#England #SacredSites #BritishMuslims #Accessibility

This place has been sanctified.
British Muslims should be made welcome in this place.

www.cropcircleconnector.com/2017/wadenhi...

October 1, 2025 at 7:34 AM Everybody can reply

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Jon Chadwick

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In 1977, Muhammad Ali came to South Shields. He toured the town, sparred with locals — and even held a wedding ceremony in the mosque. A forgotten story of British history.
#MuhammadAli #BoxingHistory #SouthShields #BritishMuslims #CulturalHistory

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Muhammad Ali Got Married in South Shields

Dennis Acapone - Cassius Clay 1973/Dr. Alimantado And Soul Syndicate – I Am The Greatest Says Muhammad Ali 1974 Two massive mid 70s reggae cuts about the greatest sportsman of all time. OK — I know t...

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September 28, 2025 at 7:34 AM Everybody can reply

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Equi

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British Muslims play a vital role in shaping the UK’s cultural, social, and economic fabric.

Our latest publications highlight these contributions and the opportunities they create for building stronger social cohesion.

Discover more ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/

#socialcohesion #britishmuslims

September 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM Everybody can reply

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Equi

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Equi at Labour Party Conference 2025

Britain United: The Role of British Muslims – One Year On

🗓 Monday 29 Sept | 📍 Hilton, Liverpool

Featuring keynote Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP and speakers Sarah Owen MP and Afzal Khan MP, amongst others.

#labourpartyconference #britainunited #britishmuslims

September 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM Everybody can reply

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Equi

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Our latest report reveals that too many Muslim-heritage children are still placed in homes without adequate understanding of their faith background, putting both family ties and identity at risk.

Read the full piece here ⬇️
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#britishmuslims #childrenincare #community

Muslim convert foster mum in Leamington offers more than a home

Andrea Hunt strives to ensure that Muslim children in care retain their cultural identity.

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September 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM Everybody can reply

Equi

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Read more in our latest study ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/

#childrenscare #socialequity #britishmuslims #faithliteracy #equiresearch

Publications | Equi

Your generous donations can help us further our mission and make a significant impact on our community.

equi.org.uk

September 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM Everybody can reply

Sirius

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#Islam

The Cube and the Quickening
Avebury, Wiltshire, England.
22nd April 2017

#Logos #SpecialRevelation
#England #SacredSites #BritishMuslims #Accessibility

This place has been sanctified.
British Muslims should be made welcome in this place.

www.cropcircleconnector.com/2017/wadenhi...

August 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM Everybody can reply

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Equi

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from entering the care system, saving the state an estimated £223 million each year.

Read more here ⬇️
muslimnews.co.uk/newspaper/mu...

#britishmuslims #communitycare #kinshipcare #familybreakdown #socialimpact #childwelfare

Muslim families shield thousands of children from the care system, saving the UK millions - Muslim News UK

Nadine Osman

muslimnews.co.uk

August 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM Everybody can reply

Equi

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many children.

Read more in Scotland Connect ⬇️

scotland-cnct.co.uk/children-in-...

#childwelfare #fostering #adoption #faith #socialcare #britishmuslims #community #ukpolicy #equi

Children in Care are losing their faith and their stability according to a new survery – Scotland CNCT

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scotland-cnct.co.uk

July 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM Everybody can reply

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Equi

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Read Shia Waves’ coverage here ⬇️

shiawaves.com/english/news...

#childwelfare #faith #fostering #adoption #britishmuslims #socialcare #community #ukpolicy #equi

UK Think Tank Warns Faith Is Missing Link in Child Welfare System - Shia Waves

UK Think Tank Warns Faith Is Missing Link in Child Welfare System …………. A new report from the UK think tank Equi warns that faith is a crucial but overlooked element in the nation’s struggling child…

shiawaves.com

July 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM Everybody can reply

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Sirius

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The Cube and the Quickening
Avebury, Wiltshire, England.
22nd April 2017

#Logos #SpecialRevelation #Islam
#England #SacredSites #BritishMuslims #Accessibility

This place has been sanctified.
British Muslims should be made welcome in this place.

www.cropcircleconnector.com/2017/wadenhi...

July 18, 2025 at 7:47 AM Everybody can reply

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Equi

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who are willing to foster but face barriers in the system.

This is a wake-up call for faith-literate reform across child welfare. Read IQNA’s full coverage here ⬇️
iqna.ir/en/news/3493...

#childwelfare #fostering #adoption #faith #britishmuslims #socialcare #ukpolicy #equi