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IAM Event with MEND: Causes and Cures of Islamophobia

On Wednesday 23rd November, the University of Sheffield Islamic Society invited MEND to deliver an event to raise awareness of Islamophobia as part of the annual Islamophobia Awareness Month campaign. The causes and cures of Islamophobia workshop was delivered. The workshop aimed to educate the attendees on the definition of Islamophobia, how it manifests in […]

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IAM Event: University of Edinburgh

On Wednesday 23rd November, the Chemistry Society of the University of Edinburgh hosted a presentation to mark IAM. The IAM presentation was delivered to society and faculty members, exploring the definition of Islamophobia and examining how Islamophobia manifests across all sections of society. During the presentation, some students shared their views on the challenges facing […]

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Islamophobia Training: Leeds City College

On Tuesday 22nd November, Luminate Education Group held a training session that was delivered to staff and students at Leeds City College as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM). The IAM workshop was delivered to educate attendees on Islamophobia. The workshop began by looking at the different forms of Islamophobia and how it manifests itself. […]

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IAM Exhibition: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue

During Islamophobia Awareness Month 2022, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue hosted the IAM exhibition at their Sheffield Central Fire Station. The exhibition is a hugely informative and insightful tool which showcases positive Muslim contributions in the UK and the issue of Islamophobia in various aspects of society. Staff at the station were able to view […]

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IAM Event with MEND: Causes and Cures of Islamophobia

On Saturday 19th November, MEND Yorkshire was invited by Leeds Grand Mosque to deliver a session to their congregation raising awareness of Islamophobia as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month. The causes and cures of Islamophobia workshop was delivered. The session educated the attendees on what Islamophobia is, how it manifests itself within the UK, the […]

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IAM Exhibition: Aston University

IAM Exhibition at the Aston University Students Union The Aston University Students Union hosted the IAM exhibition, in association with the the Islamic Society. Staff and students were able to view the exhibition. The exhibition is a hugely informative and insightful tool which showcases positive Muslim contributions in the UK and the issue of Islamophobia […]

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Heriot Watt University ISoc: Panel Discussion

On the 18th of November, the Muslim Society of Heriot Watt University hosted a panel discussion on Islamophobia. Sheikh Hassan Rabbani, a chaplain of the university, hosted the panel which included Daniel Gilius from MEND alongside student representatives as well as Ian Stewart of Edinburgh Interfaith Association. The discussion included the sharing of personal stories […]

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Islamophobia Training: Huddersfield Community First

On Friday 18th November, Huddersfield Community First delivered a special training session to youth organisation leaders on understanding Islam and Islamophobia in partnership with Kirklees Youth Alliance. The session began with looking at what it means to be a Muslim and whether a Muslim can be identified based on their looks. The session then explored […]

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IAM Exhibition: Birmingham City University

IAM Exhibition at Birmingham City University. Birmingham City University hosted the IAM exhibition, through the help of the Islamic Society. Staff and students were able to view the exhibition at the Students Union. The exhibition is a hugely informative and insightful tool which showcases positive Muslim contributions in the UK and the issue of Islamophobia […]

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IAM Conference: Leeds Trinity University

On Wednesday 16th November, Leeds Trinity University in partnership with MEND organised an Islamophobia Conference as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month. The event started with some delicious food and an opportunity to network and view the IAM exhibition. The first speaker of the day was the Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University, Professor Charles Egbu. Professor […]

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