Our Web Guardians™ programme for 2017 has finished! JAN Trust would like to share with you the successes of the 2017 programme and tell you why this vital programme needs to continue. The waiting list for the 2018 programme is ever growing! Web Guardians™, largely targeted at Muslim mothers, aims to provide participants with digital …
JAN Trust mentioned in Eastern Eye
Eastern Eye have mentioned Sajda Mughal and JAN Trust in their online newspaper. This is in the wake of an extremism report released by the Home Office. Sajda spoke about the abuse she has received as a Muslim public figure: “I can tell you, as someone who listens to Muslim women on a regular basis who …
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 …
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 …
Barcelona and the evolution of terrorism: how do we stop a terror attack when vehicles are used?
The Barcelona terrorist attack three weeks ago was horrifying. It left 13 dead and over 100 people injured. The weapon of choice? A van. A ‘vehicle-ramming attack’ is one of the stealthiest forms of terror attacks due to the difficulty of its prevention. Those who are planning to carry out an attack using this militant …
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 …
Online extremism – saving the next generation, by Nazir Afzal OBE
By Nazir Afzal OBE Empowering women to be active members of society is essential to building resilient communities. By unleashing the potential marginalised women can offer through education and training we can ensure women are integrated and valued members of society. In my own career as a prosecutor, I have spent decades working to defend …
Recent UK terrorist attacks spark hate crime
The recent terrorist attacks in Manchester and London have sparked more than the coming together of communities. They have also led to an increase in hate crime, and specifically Islamophobic hate crimes. After the Manchester attack on the 22nd of May, social media was flooded with messages of hope and community, many under the hashtag …
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 …
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 …