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Media Statement
San Diego mosque murders and the chilling impact of anti-Muslim hatred
MWNUK is horrified by the gun attack on a mosque in San Diego. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the three Muslims who were murdered, and to all those injured in this horrific attack. This latest atrocity is yet another devastating reminder that anti-Muslim hatred has deadly consequences.
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Media Statement
Stunt at Tommy Robinson Rally will embolden harassment of Muslim women
MWNUK strongly condemns the provocative and disrespectful stunt staged at the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally in London on 16th May 2026, where three women dressed in niqabs and burkas took to the stage before dramatically removing them amid chants of "take it off" from the crowd.
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Public Letter
Concerns about the Tommy Robinson Rally on 16th May 2026
MWNUK CEO Baroness Gohir wrote a letter to the Metropolitan Police and Home Office expressing concerns regarding the proposed Tommy Robinson (Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) “Unite the Kingdom” rally scheduled for 16th May 2026.
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Media Statement
Hate crime must also be recognised as gender-based violence
Muslim Women’s Network UK (MWNUK) is deeply appalled by the rape of a Sikh woman in what appears to be a religiously motivated attack. Our thoughts are with the survivor, who has endured such a traumatic and devastating experience.
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Guardian
Anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez blocked from entering UK for far-right rally
The crossbench peer Shaista Gohir wrote on X two days ago: “The @ukhomeoffice should show consistent standards and deny UK entry to Valentina Gomez.”
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BBC News
The hate can chip away at you
Mariah Idrissi, a British-Pakistani Moroccan, stars in a thought-provoking short film created for the launch of Muslim Safety Net, a new national helpline, where women can report all incidents of anti-Muslim hate crime.
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Caroline Nokes MP
Conservative Party
Muslim Women's Network UK ensures that the voices of Muslim women are heard. They are not just a support network but a movement for change. I am proud to work with them.
Jess Phillips MP
Labour Party
MWNUK is courageous because of the uncompromising and fearless positions it sometimes takes when calling out injustice and inequality
Sadiq khan
London Mayor
I am proud to support and champion this fantastic organisation, which is informing policy and transforming lives.
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi
Conservative Party
MWNUK’s authenticity comes from knowledge of lived experiences of Muslim women and girls acquired through their helpline, research and members.
Naz Shah MP
Labour Party
They work tirelessly with passion and commitment to make a difference and improve outcomes for some of the most vulnerable women and girls in society.
