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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 […]
‘Why would anyone believe in the “Islamophobia industry”‘ interview with Samira Shackle
Posted on October 21, 2013 Leave a Comment
I attended an Eid reception at Downing Street in which the PM, David Cameron, spoke quite passionately on the need to tackle prejudice and in particular Islamophobia. There is still, amongst some commentators and journalists, who question the very existence of prejudice against Muslims. Indeed, there are some who feel it is right to demonise […]
Akeela Ahmed MBE 