After thirty years of hard work and service to the community, here at JAN Trust we really value commitment to education. The courses we provide locally give women the tools they need to integrate in society and keep themselves and their communities safe. Here are just some examples of how we use education to empower …
Islamophobia has no place in society? – our CEO Sajda Mughal speaks out
“My NGO, JAN Trust, and I have been consistently speaking out on the rise and mainstreaming of far-right extremism and Islamophobia for years. However, the threat of far-right terrorism was not taken seriously.” Our CEO Sajda has continued to speak out about the rise of Islamophobia in society, especially since the Christchurch attack. She touches …
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 …
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 …
Our Patron Nazir Afzal speaks about JAN Trust in the New Statesman
“I hope that the Prevent department of the Home Office realises the mistake it has made cutting funding for Web Guardians. If it’s good enough for Google, then why not for government?” Nazir Afzal, patron of JAN Trust, has written in the New Statesman about the work JAN Trust supporting us to counter-radicalisation through our flagship Web …
JAN Trust’s 2018 journey!
At the start of New Year, it is natural to reflect on and consider how the year has been. Needless to say 2018 has been an incredible and busy year for us at JAN Trust! We’ve had some amazing highs, including working on vital social change projects and celebrating the achievements of our women! However ...
7/7 Survivor Sajda Mughal OBE speaks out about lack of support post-attack
“Terror Survivors like myself are being consistently let down and treated with disregard by the government.” Our CEO Sajda Mughal has spoken out about the lack of NHS mental health support for survivors of terror attacks in The Independent. As a co-founder of the network Survivors Against Terror, this is an issue close to Sajda’s …
Sajda Mughal OBE: Campaigner of the Year 2018!
On Thursday night, I attended the Heathrow Airport’s European Diversity Awards 2018 awards ceremony where JAN Trust and I were both nominated in the categories of ‘Community Project of the Year’ and ‘Campaigner of the Year’. I was thrilled that we were even be shortlisted from 60,000 nominations as this renowned awards ceremony aims …