Introduction Category
Recognition of MBE by my University King’s College London
Posted on September 13, 2018 Leave a Comment
I was really chuffed to discover that the King’s College London, where I gained an MSc in Mental Health Studies, in the department known as the Institute of Psychiatry, acknowledged the MBE award I received in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. In a page titled ‘Celebrating alumni recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list’ I am listed […]
An honour for women, Muslims, minorities and immigrants
Last month I received a letter notifying me that I had been nominated for an Honours. To say I was surprised is an understatement. I couldn’t believe what I was reading and had to ask hubby dearest to double check that I had indeed been nominated for an MBE, as part of the Queen’s Birthday […]
TimesUp on Bigotry and Hatred
Posted on January 20, 2018 Leave a Comment
On 21 January 2017, I spoke at the Women’s March on London. The anniversary is tomorrow and this year we at WML are saying #TimesUp on a gender pay gap, women’s inequality, discrimination, bigotry, all phobias, the policing of women’s bodies and what we wear, and a whole host of other issues. You can read […]
Presentation on Far Right
Posted on November 21, 2017 Leave a Comment
Earlier this year, I presented at the Imam’s online conference held at Google offices in London. I was glad that I had the opportunity to discuss the increase in Far Right extremism and anti-Muslim hatred. You can click on the link below to read the presentation. If you will be using any of the information […]
Open Call for Submissions from Muslim Writers
Posted on February 2, 2017 Leave a Comment
Like so many of you, we are gravely alarmed by the present administration’s recent broad ban on refugees and immigrants from Muslim countries. Our hearts ache for the innocent people affected… Source: Open Call for Submissions from Muslim Writers
Hello World
Posted on September 17, 2011 Leave a Comment
Hello, This is my first blog post! To say hello and let you know that I have decided from time to time to comment on what’s going in the world, share some of the super work I’m doing and generally ramble. Don’t expect frequent and consistent blog posts yet, it’s going to take me sometime […]
Akeela Ahmed MBE 