Blogs and Articles
27th February 2024 Amina MWRC is deeply concerned by the spread of Islamophobia nationwide. Following our recent Tweets, it is crucial to address the Prime Minister’s refusal to call out Islamophobia, particularly in response to Lee Anderson’s harmful remarks. Members of Parliament must be held to higher accountability as they are leaders within the community.…
What is the Rwanda Bill? The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons in December 2023, and to the House of Lords in January 2024. The Bill states that over the next five years, some asylum seekers entering the UK will be sent to Rwanda instead, where their claims…
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week is held each year in the first week of February. This year, the dates fall between Monday, 5th February and Sunday, 11th February 2024. The purpose of the week is to raise awareness around Sexual Abuse and Violence, topics that are often deemed to be “hidden”, while also…
Amina Muslim Women’s Resource Centre is a Scottish charity who work to empower Muslim and BME women, helping break down barriers and provide resources these women need to live the life they want. This February, you can help us accomplish our goals by voting for Amina in the My Favourite Voucher Codes charity poll! Find…
Today marks World Hijab Day, a global awareness day recognising millions of Muslim Women & Girls who choose to wear the Hijab (Muslim Headscarf) globally. As Scotland’s leading Women Rights Organisation, we at Amina MWRC work hard to ensure that all women in Scotland have access to opportunities and resources to fight racism and Islamophobia,…
Happy National Storytelling Week! Storytelling Week takes place this year from 29th January – 4th February 2024. The week embraces storytelling as a powerful form of entertainment, inspiration, and art. To emphasise the importance of a culture that shares stories to build connections, the Amina MWRC team has compiled a list of incredible stories by…
We are thrilled to have collaborated with Riah Naief and Katie Revell at Radiophrenia Glasgow over the Summer for our Amina Podcast. Our podcast was live streamed during an exclusive event held at The Centre for Contemporary Arts on the 24th of August. The Podcast is close to our hearts, and comprises of three episodes that…
The Equality and Human Rights Officer within Amina works alongside the Helpline Team on a number of different events and information sharing across Scotland, including delivering training. Here is a compilation of some of the latest engagements. Scottish Parliament Our Officer attended various events held by the Scottish Parliament; October: Black History Month Activities Our…
On Friday, the 6th of October, Amina MWRC had the privilege of hosting Dr. Mona Alyedreessy, a counsellor, therapist, and author of ‘The Muslim Narcissist’. The event garnered an outstanding turnout, yet we’ve received numerous requests from our digital audience members who were unable to attend, seeking details from the session. In response to these…
In this blog post, University of Glasgow student Fatima Durrani talks about her experience of completing an internship at Amina MWRC. The paid internship was funded by the Find a Solution programme at the University of Glasgow Careers Service. The summer of 2023 will always be unforgettable for me. From June to August, I spent exactly one…