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Appearance on Channel 4 News following New Zealand attacks
Posted on April 25, 2019 Leave a Comment
Following the horrendous attacks on two mosques in Christ Church New Zealand, I was asked to appear on Channel 4 News to discuss what is fuelling the far right? Cathy Newman the presenter was excellent in navigating a potentially sensitive discussion which took place a day after the attacks. I raised the fact that politicians […]
Appearance on BBC Woman’s Hour
Posted on April 11, 2019 Leave a Comment
Following the horrific New Zealand Mosque attacks, I was asked to appear on BBC Woman’s Hour to reflect on the impact of the devastating attacks on Muslim women here in the UK. Jane Garvey, whom I’m a huge fan of was the presenter that day and hosted the discussions with sensitivity and compassion. I was joined by […]
Newspaper review
Posted on February 5, 2019 Leave a Comment
I was asked again to do the Newspaper review on BBC London’s Jumoka Fashola ‘Inspirit’ programme which is a regular slot on Sunday mornings. I’m really enjoying them! Click below to listen and if you have any feedback please leave a comment.
Newspaper Reviews
Posted on November 7, 2018 Leave a Comment
I was recently asked to do the Newspaper review on BBC London’s Jumoka Fashola ‘Inspirit’ programme which is a regular slot on Sunday mornings. This was an exciting opportunity as I had never done a newspaper review previously, however I loved radio. I’ve done the Newspaper review twice now, and really enjoyed them. It’s a […]
Women’s right to vote: Marking 100 years
Posted on April 18, 2018 Leave a Comment
February the 6th 2018 marked 100 years since some women won the right to vote. I was fortunate to be asked to appear on BBC Breakfast to discuss young women’s participation in democracy and politics. I was privileged to be on a panel with amazing women each with an expertise on women’s voting and its […]
Time Out
Posted on March 8, 2018 Leave a Comment
On International Women’s Day, 8th March 2018, I was asked by Time Out magazine to choose two women I would like to thank for inspiring me. It was incredibly difficult to just choose two, and I was tempted to simply thank the amazing women in my family. Instead, I thought it would be a fabulous […]
Akeela Ahmed named one of Stylist’s Women of the Year 2017: The activist who helped organise the Women’s March On London
So this week I was named one of Stylist magazine’s Women of the Year 2017. I still can’t quite believe it. I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support, love and uplifting messages received from friends and colleagues 💕 following the feature. Being involved with, and speaking at the Women’s March London was incredible […]
The real dangers of banning the burkini
Posted on December 8, 2016 Leave a Comment
During the French burkini controversy, I was asked by Mashable to give my thoughts on the dangers of banning the burkini. You can read my comments below and/or the full article here. “These women are not a security threat, they’re just average French Muslim women,” Akeela Ahmed, a London-based equalities campaigner, said. “They’re penalising French […]
Tackling Ramadan With A Mental Health Condition
Posted on August 21, 2016 Leave a Comment
I just noticed that I was quoted in the article below, on surviving Ramadan with an eating disorder. http://www.refinery29.uk/2016/06/114217/ramadan-mental-health Here is my quote: “There is still a huge stigma attached to mental illness, along with a lack of understanding of how it manifests and impacts on an individual,” says Akeela Ahmed, the former Executive Director […]
What 14 British Muslims think about the Charlie Hebdo attack
Posted on January 11, 2015 Leave a Comment
A few days ago I spoke to BuzzFeed about my reaction to the horrendous attacks on Charlie Hebdo in Paris. This is what I wrote: “As a British Muslim I have been shocked and dismayed by the Charlie Hebdo attacks. This shock has reverberated throughout communities in the UK, and with it comes a sense […]
Akeela Ahmed MBE 