Religious Diversity and Inclusion
What Is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic (lunar) calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide. It commemorates the month in which the Qur’an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Because the Islamic calendar follows the moon cycle, […]
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A time to reflect and a time to act Two years have passed since the horrific events of 7 October, and the aftershocks are still being felt deeply across Jewish communities in Britain and beyond. What should have been unthinkable has become ordinary.Synagogues have been vandalised, homes defaced, Jewish students harassed, and families assaulted simply
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Intersectionality is a powerful tool that helps us uncover how different systems of power shape inequality. It provides a lens through which we can examine the ways oppression and privilege interact, often in complex and overlapping ways. Rooted in Black feminist thought and first defined by Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw in the 1980s, intersectionality has gained
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Conversations about race and identity are never easy. They stir deep histories, personal pain, and political responsibility. Diane Abbott’s recent comments on racism and skin colour have sparked debate, discomfort, and reflection. It is not our place to vilify individuals. But it is our responsibility — collectively — to challenge ideas that risk dividing communities
Let’s Not Minimise Lived Experiences — A Call to Listen, Learn and Stand Together Read More »
What is “New Racism”? Unlike the blatant racism of the past, new racism hides behind cultural language. It doesn’t rely on skin colour or biology; it focuses on perceived cultural differences and the belief that “they” don’t belong. It’s subtle. Often unconscious. And dangerously divisive. It’s when “fitting in” becomes code for “be like us.”
“New Racism”, Belonging and the Future of Community Cohesion in Britain Read More »
On 15th April 2025, we pause to mark a profoundly moving anniversary 80 years since British troops liberated Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. As they entered the gates, soldiers of the British 11th Armoured Division were confronted by scenes that remain etched into the history of humanity: piles of unburied bodies, and over 60,000 prisoners on the
A Poem of Remembrance Eight candles flicker, each flame a story,Of lives once lived, in pain and glory.We gather to listen, to honour, to learn,For history’s echoes demand our concern. Children’s laughter, silenced too soon,Families torn under a darkened moon.Yet through the sorrow, a city’s embrace,Manchester stood, a welcoming space. Together in faith, in love,
Honouring Holocaust Memorial Day: Reflecting, Remembering, and Looking Forward Read More »
In the aftermath of the 2023 Israel-Gaza conflict, a worrying increase in workplace discrimination against Muslim and Jewish employees has been revealed. A new report from diversity and inclusion consultancy Pearn Kandola, published on 1st October 2024, shows that 36% of Muslims and 47% of Jewish employees believe that discrimination has increased since the conflict’s
On Monday, 12th August, a horrific attack took place in Leicester Square, London. A white male attacker assaulted an 11-year-old girl and her mother, stabbing the young girl eight times. Miraculously, despite her serious injuries, she is not in a critical condition. The attacker was subdued by a security guard, Abdullah, who selflessly intervened to
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As the world geared up for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, a controversial decision by the French government sparked a heated debate about human rights, religious freedom, and equality. The French authorities imposed a ban on their national team athletes wearing the hijab, a Muslim headscarf, during the Games. This decision raises significant concerns that
The Hijab Ban at the Paris Olympics: A Violation of Rights and a Call for Action Read More »
