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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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Media Statement
Valentina Gomez should be refused entry to the UK
Muslim Women’s Network UK (MWNUK) has today written to the Home Secretary, Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood, urging her to refuse UK entry of far-right activist Valentina Gomez, who is reportedly due to attend and speak at a rally on 16th May 2026 organised by Tommy Robinson.
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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.
