Internet slang and codewords morph almost constantly. That’s why it’s important that we stay as up to date as possible with changes. Knowledge of popular platforms and apps helps us stay connected with our children in a positive way. But it also enables us to monitor what they’re up to online and be vigilant against …
We must equip Muslim mothers to combat hate crime online
Hate crime is often perpetrated through direct violent words and actions, but also appears as indirect aggressions through the social media world. Mocking physical appearance and use of abusive language, using derogatory labels and humiliation, and making false and abhorrent claims about a person, are all forms of bullying which may be categorised as hate …
Jihadi Bride Heading Women’s Cell
This week news reports emerged that British widow Sally Jones is leading a secret army of female jihadis who are aiming- along with their children, to launch a violent wave of suicide attacks in Europe. The mother of two has been hailed by Daesh as a figurehead for the recruitment of western girls and women. …
Muslim mothers v Extremism
Here at JAN Trust, we had a very busy start to 2016 travelling across the UK to deliver our innovative and highly acclaimed Web Guardians™ programme. We began working on the issue of online radicalisation and extremism after being approached by mothers who had concerns about their children. We found little research had been done on online radicalisation …
CEO writes for The Huffington Post
“If we keep our eyes open and educate all those around us, we can make a difference.” Sajda Mughal has written for The Huffington Post. This is about how social media companies must make more of a stand against terrorist content online. Read more here.
CEO features in The Mirror on the 11th anniversary of 7/7
“I survived the 7/7 bombings and now I work to stop young people being drawn into extremism.” On the 11th anniversary of 7/7 Sajda Mughal speaks about her terrifying experience on the Piccadilly line on the 7th of July 2005. Read more here.
Web Guardians™ comes to Portsmouth!
“As mothers we’re the first line of defence. Like we would guard our house, we should guard our children from bad things online. It’s about mums having conversations with their kids – making them feel safe and able to confide in them.” JAN Trust visited Portsmouth to deliver our Web Guardians™ programme. Read more about …
Web Guardians™ featured in the news
“The women were given knowledge and education about using the internet, and improved their ability and confidence to protect their children from online radicalisation.” Our Director spoke about the Web Guardians™ programme that was held in Portsmouth. Read more here.
CEO writes for Internet Matters
Community and women’s rights activist Sajda Mughal has written for Internet Matters. She warns parents and children on how young people can be radicalised through social media. Read more here.
CEO featured in Grazia Magazine
Our CEO Sajda Mughal OBE has been featured in Grazia magazine for her work on deradicalisation and the Web Guardians™ programme. Read more here.