With at least 7,000 anti-Muslim hate crimes a year, systemic discrimination against Muslims in the workplace and relentless media negativity, there has never been a more important time to attend an IAM event and to learn more about tackling Islamophobia. Islamophobia affects us all, just like racism and anti-Semitism. IAM unites communities to tackle Islamophobia. Sign up for an event below and learn more about the challenge at hand.
There are currently over 120 events confirmed across the UK for IAM which are being loaded up day by day on the Calendar below. If you can’t find an event close to you now, please revisit this page in a few days and hopefully one will be uploaded close to you. Alternatively, why not host your own event by using the resources at http://islamophobia-awareness.
*Islamophobia Awareness Month 2020: Masjid ‘Ēsa Ibn Maryam is hosting ‘The Causes and Cures of Islamophobia’ In this online session we will be focusing on what Islamophobia looks like in the UK, the root causes of this, and what we can do as a community to tackle this. Join online: https://tinyurl.com/MasjidEesaLive...
UKIM Leeds partners with MEND for a unique webinar on Islamophobia as a new racism with Dr Shamim Miah. Dr Shamim is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Education at the University of Huddersfield. He is the author of three books: Muslims, Schooling and the Question of Self-Segregation (Palgrave); Muslims...
Join CISU (Caledonian Islamic Students Union) in association with MEND as we present Islamophobia Causes and Cures where we will look at, the definition of Islamophobia, the role of politics and the media and what we can all do to tackle islamophobia. The session will include an opportunity to ask your...
Join us as we have a discussion with Mohammed Abubakar Saleem, MEND Yorkshire and Humber Regional Manager, on issues relating to Islamophobia, British Muslims and their identity. Watch live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TheParadiseAcademy/live
Along with a series of presentations orientated at raising awareness about Islamophobia, Bradford College will also be hosting the Islamophobia Awareness Exhibition from Monday 23rd November to Friday 27th November at the College.
Join us as we look at the issues of engagement surrounding climate change. with many eco organisations keeping the conversation all white how are minority communities meant to get involved in this critical conversation that needs to include all. Watch live on Facebook with your opportunity to get involved in the...
Amina MWRC would like to invite you as a member of our community to take part in discussions around how we act when we witness discrimination. The organisation works with Muslim women and BME women who are experience discrimination is intersecting ways and often, in the case of visibly Muslim women,...
We’ll be working with the staff at Manchester Metropolitan University Union to deliver an Islamophobia awareness workshop online. During the session, we’ll be looking at what Islamophobia is, how it can manifest itself (including in the education sector and in the work place), and the basic causes and cures of it....
Muslims from all communities have been impacted by Islamophobia in our day to day lives and there is always something EVERY individual can do to make a difference. MEND is actively seeking to engage in conversations about Islamophobia, its causes and cures with different communities by making the conversations accessible. This...
Join us Tuesday 24th November at 6pm! Organised by MEND and MAB Youth as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month 2020, this event will be the ultimate chance to make a name for your university’s Islamic Society and secure ultimate bragging rights. No matter how big or small, each ISoc has an...
Accurate Muslim representation in the media means increasing Muslim voices. In this workshop, we will hear from our panel of Muslim media professionals on how they started their careers, what challenges they faced, and what is still needed in the industry. We will then have break out sessions where participants can...
ELREC presents: Islamophobia Awareness Month The event an online session looking at what Islamophobia looks like in Scotland today, the hate crime bill and what we can do in the community to tackle Islamophobia. This interactive session includes guest speakers, Q&A and open discussion. Register at https://elreciam2020.eventbrite.co.uk/ to secure your place.
Islamophobia Awareness Month 2020 at Aston University Join *MEND* and *Aston University Islamic Society* as we look at the Causes and Cures of Islamophobia where we will explore the definition of Islamophobia, the role of politics and the media and what we can all do to tackle islamophobia. *Register at*: https://www.astonsu.com/whats_on/...
Join us with Usman Ali as we discuss Islamophobia, IAM and the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Black Workers’ Committee (BWC) Briefing on Tackling Islamophobia.
Muslim Excellence Network in partnership with MEND are hosting an *exclusive Muslim Corporate Networking Event for DMU and Uni of Leicester students.* You will hear from Muslims working in Shell, Microsoft, Gartner, National Grid, BBC and Civil Service. You will then have 15 minutes with each member of our panel where...
Islamophobia Awareness Month 2020 at Loughborough University Join MEND and Loughborough University Islamic Society at this Zoom webinar as we look at the Causes and Cures of Islamophobia. This session will explore the definition, the root causes and social manifestations of islamophobia as well as what we can all do to...
As part of Islamophobia Awareness Month 2020, MCS will be hosting an online panel discussion on the global manifestation of Islamophobia and the importance of tackling action locally. Guest speakers include: Richard Haley, Chair of Scotland Against Criminalising Communities (SACC) Amanda Morris, Community Liaison Officer with MCB’s Centre for Media Monitoring...
Join SUMSA in association with MEND as we present Islamophobia Causes and Cures where we will look at the definition of Islamophobia, the role of politics and the media and what we can all do to tackle Islamophobia. The session will include an opportunity to ask your own questions and discuss...
Being jointly organised by Nottingham Stand Up To Racism (SUTR) and MEND with other participating organisations Quiz Panel discussion Q&A It will start with a quiz on information that can be found in the MEND on-line exhibition being ciculated beforehand to be followed by a panel discussion – chaired by Nahella...
Raabia Hussain is a profoundly deaf independent filmmaker, and has worked on numerous mainstream documentaries and projects with internationally well-known broadcaster, ITV. Her roles included directing, producing documentaries and she has worked on programmes including “Mission Employable”. By signing up for this session, you can hear how Raabia has achieved her...
This Islamophobia Awareness Month, the Haringey Stand Up to Racism group and Masjid Ayesha are getting together with MEND to talk about Islamophobia, what it is, how it has affected the Muslim community as well as the wider community. This will also be an opportunity to draw the parallels of discrimination...
Join MEND Sheffield and Stand Up to Racism Sheffield for this collaboration event during Islamophobia Awareness Month 2020. This year’s theme is ‘Islamophobia: Rooted in Racism’ and during this session on Saturday 28th November (6:00-7:00pm) we will be tackling this concept directly. Speakers include: Cllr Zahira Naz (Sheffield City Council) Nahella...
In collaboration with Lambeth Muslim Community, we are delighted to present the ‘Lambeth IAM Conference’. A number of speakers will be joining us for this two-part conference to discuss what Islamophobia is, how it has affected the Muslim community, particularly in Lambeth, and what we can do to tackle this. The...
Muslim women face the brunt of Islamophobic attacks, discrimination and hate crime. Being a woman, sometimes from a minority ethnic group, as well as visibly Muslim, often results in multi-layers of discrimination. Muslim women stand constantly on the front lines when tackling Islamophobia, whether that be as teachers, NHS staff or...
As a part of Islamophobia Awareness Month, MSA in association with MEND, are delighted to present a live session to discuss : How Islamophobia is generated, how it affects Muslim students and the ways we can tackle Islamophobia in schools (Shohana Khan, Secondary School teacher) The examples of Islamophobia Muslims face...
MSA presents, in association with MEND : Tackling Islamaphobia in education and the workplace. Join us live on zoom on Sunday 29 November 2020 5 pm to 6.30 p.m. With guest speakers and panel made of members of MSA and MEND. An opportunity to ask your questions to the speakers and...
During the month of November HDC First will be putting posts on their social media pages every 2 days on the topic of Islamophobia and British Muslims as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month 2020. On the least Sunday of the month an online quiz will be held based on the posts...
Breaking into Media: Online Panel Discussion & Workshops Join MEND at an event to demystify this industry and ensure BAME & Muslim young people are able to visualise themselves working and excelling in a media career. – Featuring BAME speakers currently working in the media industry – Panellists from radio, digital,...
Self-expression in the face of oppression: – a discussion with Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan MEND Birmingham will be discussing the importance of self-expression and creativity for marginalised groups, particularly in relation to islamophobia. – How can marginalised groups empower themselves through creativity? – Should identity influence art? – How important is art in...
Join us on Facebook live as we look at the issue of Islamophobia on our mental health and how some as dealing with the impact through art therapy, creativity and wholistic healing. With a panel discussion followed by poetry readings, art therapy showcase and art exhibition.