Islamophobic hate crimes in March were the highest they’ve been in a year, following shootings in two Christchurch mosques. Embed from Getty Images The news of the horrific shootings in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand on 15th March in which fifty people died has fueled a spike in Islamophobic hate crimes in London. The …
Sri Lanka Attacks: Are Intelligence Services Failing Us?
The world is reeling after the terrorist attacks across Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, and it seems authorities had been alerted to threats weeks before. On Sunday 21st April 2019, several explosive devices were set off in churches and hotels across Sri Lanka. Tragically, at least 250 people were killed, and several more injured. Cabinet …
‘Spreading intolerance and hatred?’ How criticism of The Martyrs has missed the mark
The recent release of short film The Martyrs depicting three real-life Islamophobic incidents in the U.K by film maker Rizwan Wadan has prompted Tell Mama to call for the film’s immediate withdrawal. In a recent article in the Guardian, an organisation the records anti-Muslim attacks, Tell Mama, has condemned the film as ‘sensationalist’ and have …
Incels: Why extremism based on misogyny needs to be taken more seriously
Conversations about online radicalisation and violence must broaden to include discussions about the patriarchy and violence against women The recent mosque shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand has reignited a debate about the role internet platforms and subcultures play in promoting extremism and violence. Prior to his Islamophobic killing rampage, the shooter published a 74-page manifesto …
CEO speaks out in wake of New Zealand terror attack
‘More world leaders need to embrace her way of leadership which I can guarantee you will help to diffuse any community tensions there maybe after such a horrific act of terror’. Our CEO Sajda Mughal has written about how New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has set an example for world leaders on how to …
Sajda Mughal OBE after the Christchurch attack: ‘I survived 7/7 extremists ‘from my religion’ and experienced far-right hate’
Our CEO Sajda Mughal has spoken out about her shock following the terrorist attack in New Zealand, and about her own suffering from far-right abuse after the 7/7 attacks which nearly took her life. Read more here or read below. I woke up to the news that people had been killed in New Zealand …
International Women’s Day: A day for all women
We at JAN Trust have been celebrating International Women’s Day for thirty years this year. Every year we look forward to it not only as a chance to celebrate women and their achievements, but as an opportunity to reflect on society, feminism and the work that we do here. Each International Women’s Day comes with …
JAN Trust comments on Shamima Begum shooting range
The stunt would help to encourage ‘hatred and violence against Muslim women’. JAN Trust has commented on the news that a shooting range in Wallasey has placed images of ISIS supporter Shamima Begum as target practice. Read the article here. PHOTOS of jihadi bride Shamima Begum are being used at a shooting range for target …
Shamina Begum case – “We must also address what message we are sending to extremists”
“Refusing her the right to return not only shows a failure of our values, but we must also address what message we are sending to extremists” Our CEO Sajda Mughal has spoken out about what she believes should happen to Shamima Begum, a young woman who travelled to join ISIS. Much debate surrounds what should …
JAN Trust CEO Sajda Mughal OBE makes statement on independent Prevent review
Yesterday, the government announced that the UK’s Prevent counter-extremism programme is to undergo an independent review. The review, to start within six months, was proposed by the House of Lords as an amendment to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill. Our CEO Sajda Mughal OBE has been lobbying for this decision along with other organisations such as Amnesty International, …