The language the mainstream media have used to frame the actions, arrest and trial of terrorist Darren Osborne has not gone far enough to adequately represent the severity of the danger of far-right terrorism. Until the media linguistically frames far-right extremism with the same conviction they are able to with Islamic extremism, society will be …
Posts Tagged: Far right
01 Dec 2017 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
Donald Trump retweets British far-right anti-Muslim videos – ‘abhorrent and a threat to our society’
On Wednesday the 29th of November, the President of the United States Donald Trump retweeted a series of anti-Muslim videos, posted by the deputy leader of the far-right group Britain First, Jayda Fransen. Frasen is currently facing charges for causing religiously aggravated harassment. Britain First is an Islamophobic group, founded in 2011, by former members of …
19 Oct 2017 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
#NHCAW- Twitter has become a breeding ground for online hate and enough is enough
Content Warning: Hate Speech There have been numerous hashtags springing up across social media in the last few days such as #NHCAW, #NoPlaceForHate and #WeStandTogether. That’s because this week is National Hate Crime Awareness Week – which not only aims to remember those who have tragically lost their lives to vile acts of hatred, but …
28 Sep 2017 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
Fake News, Cyberbullying and Extremism: the Downsides of Social Media’s Global Reach
The ability to promote discussion through social media is a critical tool for people and organisations to create much-needed conversations about issues that matter, but aren’t talked about enough, in societies around the world: from young Nigerians promoting dialogue about taboo subjects like domestic abuse to a US non-profit creating a viral hashtag about race and equity in the …
22 Sep 2017 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
Empowering Mothers – A Bottom-Up Approach to Defeating Terrorism
BBC Inside Out aired a special episode on the 4th of September on the effects that recent UK terror attacks have had on us all. As the only Muslim 7/7 survivor, I was invited onto the show to tell my story, and explain how I have now dedicated my life to fighting online extremism. As part …
16 Aug 2017 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
Far-right extremism: Europe has seen this before, the time to act is now.
This past weekend, far-right activists and counter-protesters clashed in Charlottesville, Virginia in the US. The protests escalated and one of the far-right protesters drove a car into a group of counter-protesters, leaving 1 dead and 19 injured. The man has now been charged with murder. The brutal murder of Heather Heyer, 32, which took place …
26 Jul 2017 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
Acid Attacks in Britain: A Weapon of Terror
Two Muslim cousins, enjoying 21st birthday celebrations, had their lives irrevocably changed on June 21st after becoming disfigured in an acid attack in East London. Sparking a nationwide debate, the rise of acid attacks in the UK is now under the spotlight. Jameel Mukhtar and Resham Khan were on their way out to celebrate Resham’s 21stbirthday. As …
06 Jul 2017 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
Twelve years on – Muslim 7/7 survivor dedicated her life to working with her community to fight extremism
Had Sajda sat on the first train carriage on the Piccadilly tube 12 years ago on 7/7, she wouldn’t be alive today. 7/7 is a day that she remembers just like yesterday. This year has been particularly difficult for her given the four terror attacks that the UK has experienced in quick succession. Every time …
27 Jun 2017 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
JAN Trust’s view: What has the Queen’s Speech told us about new counter-terrorism measures?
In the final days of the election campaign, Theresa May announced “enough is enough” – terrorism was not to be left unchallenged. She revealed a readiness to weaken human rights laws if they “get in the way” of apprehending terror suspects. Last Tuesday, the Queen’s Speech detailed the Government’s plans for tackling terrorism. Queen Elizabeth II revealed that a …
21 Jun 2017 In Blog By Admin JAN Trust
“I’m Going to Kill All Muslims” – The Shocking Proof that Far-Right Extremism is on the Rise
One person has died and 10 have been injured when a man driving a white van ploughed into Muslims walking down the street from Muslim Welfare House in Finsbury Park after their night prayers. This is one of the most prominent attacks on the Muslim community in the UK in recent memory, and it brings …