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Former cricketer Rafiq says English cricket rife with racism
Azeem Rafiq, English cricketer of Pakistani origin, denounced Tuesday infront of a parliamentary committee the "institutionalised racism" within English clubs.
Muslim engineer designs headscarf for women to wear under safety helmet
Aminah Shafiq, a senior engineer, designed a PPE headscarf that can be worn under a safety helmet.
Beyond Stigma: Muslim women’s views and experiences on mental health report
Beyond Stigma: Muslim women’s views and experiences on mental health is the fourth report of the Muslim Women’s Council’s Think Tank programme.
How do Muslim Women save Money?
This study aims to understand the methods that the women use to save their own income or the family income.
‘The Right to Happiness’: Re/Marriage after 40 Muslim Women’s Views and Experiences
The Muslim women of the Think Tank programme identified this topic as an area of great concern to women over the age of 40, who were facing challenges in meeting potential partners for marriage.
IMPACT REPORT: MWC HELPLINE Remote Support for Muslim Women and Girls
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, we have had to quickly adapt our service to continue supporting our beneficiaries, Muslim women, and girls, across Bradford and surrounding areas alongside individuals and families struggling.
The Think + Do Tank report: How do Muslim Women Earn Money?
This insight looks at the informal ways in which Muslim women earn income to run their home, gain financial independence and contribute to the UK’s economy.
German municipality apologizes to a Muslim woman
The German municipality of Bergheim apologized to a Muslim woman who was banned from voting because she wore the hijab
Sarah Everard's murderer sentenced to life in prison
Wayne Couzens, a 48-year-old police officer, was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison for the rape and murder of Sarah Everard in March.
Cambridge Central Mosque is one of six buildings on the shortlist for the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) announced the six finalists contending for its most prestigious award, the RIBA Stirling Prize,  the UK's most prestigious architecture award. Cambridge Central Mosque, designed by Marks Barfield Architects, was one of them.

The judges said it was 'a contemporary, sustainable place of worship inspired by the local architecture of British churches, incorporating traditional elements and decorative motifs of Islamic mosques'.

Muslim Women’s Understanding of Cancer

Breast and cervical cancers are the most common cause of cancer death among women in the world. These cancers are detectable early, however only a few women participate in cancer screening. Family, culture and religion can influence why women take part in screening.

This study aims to evaluate and understand what Muslim women’s thoughts on cancer are. British Asian Muslim women face some unique challenges when it comes to cancer. This report will try to elaborate on these challenges.

A doctor goes to hospital on a bicycle for a birth operation
Zaki Sleiman, a Lebanese gynaecologist, was forced to use a bicycle to reach a hospital in Beirut and complete the birth of a child because his car ran out of gasoline.
Female footballers tackle France’s on-pitch hijab ban
Les Hijabeuses is a collective of young footballers who have been mobilising for nearly a year to encourage the French Football Federation to follow Fifa's example and no longer ban the wearing of the Hijab during official matches.
Ivory Coast mosques added to UNESCO World Heritage List
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage body has granted eight mosques in the northern Ivory Coast a heritage status.
Uzbekistan lifts Hijab ban in schools after 27 years
Uzbekistan has lifted the ban on the Hijab in schools.
A restaurant manager was fired for removing the Hijab of a Muslim employee
American restaurant chain fired an assistant manager for removing the Hijab of a Muslim employee.
MWC's first Think Tank workshop session at the University of Bradford
On Wednesday, we held our first Think Tank workshop session at the University of Bradford.
Muslim women can now perform Umrah without male guardian
Saudi Arabia has allowed women to register for the annual Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage without a male guardian (Mehram).
The incredible Paralympian Ibrahim Hamadtou
Ibrahim Hamadtou is a 48-year-old Paralympian who proved that nothing is impossible.
How do Muslim Women save Money?
This study aims to understand the methods that the women use to save their own income or the family income.