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Peer urges ministers to adopt working group’s Islamophobia definition in full

MWNUK CEO Baroness Gohir urged the government to do the “right thing” and “not be bullied” into ignoring the recommendations despite attacks by politicians and in the media on the group and its work. 

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Muslim Women’s Network says charity run could have been more inclusive

A Muslim women’s group said a charity run which excluded females aged over 12 could have been more inclusive and avoided reinforcement of negative stereotypes.

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Guardian

Head of UK Muslim charity ‘deeply worried’ as anti-Muslim hate crimes up by a fifth

The head of a leading UK Muslim charity has said she is “deeply worried” about the unprecedented levels of anxiety in the community as government data shows hate crimes against Muslims are up by nearly a fifth.

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Media Statement

Arson at Peacehaven mosque must be treated as a terror attack

MWNUK strongly condemns the horrific arson attack on a mosque in Peacehaven, East Sussex, which took place around 9.50pm on Saturday 4th October 2025. Although the police are investigating the incident as a hate crime, it should also be recognised and treated as a terror attack motivated by anti-Muslim hatred. 

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Media Statement

Standing in solidarity with Jewish Communities against hatred

MWNUK condemns in the strongest terms the horrific car-ramming and stabbing attack that took place near the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester, which has tragically resulted in the loss of life and left others seriously injured. We stand in solidarity with Jewish communities.

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Media Statement

Racism and sexism by Metropolitan police officers is appalling — but not new

MWNUK is appalled, though sadly not surprised, by the findings of the BBC Panorama investigation into the Metropolitan Police, which exposed sickening examples of misogyny, racism, anti-Semitism anti-Muslim and anti-migrant abuse among serving officers.

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Government silence on anti-Muslim hatred

MWNUK CEO Baroness Gohir shares her concerns on Good Morning Britain about the safety of Muslim women who are being abused and harassed on the street and on public transport and explains why she wrote to the Home Secretary because they are not giving reasurance.

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