On the 24th April 2018, British Muslims for Secular Democracy was delighted to celebrate our 10th Anniversary of fighting for the rights of Muslims in a secular UK democracy. Seated upstairs in the University Women’s Club in London, members of the British public heard as the co-founders of BMSDemocracy – Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and Dr Nasreen…
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BMSDemocracy condemns Khalid Ali, Taliban bomb-maker, convicted of possessing an explosive substance and preparing terrorist acts on potential targets in the MI6 building, New Scotland Yard, The Houses of Parliament, Downing Street and Westminster Bridge. Ali’s actions, had they been carried out, not only carry bloody repercussions for his victims and invoke terror nationwide but rebound…
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BMSDemocracy officially condemns forced marriages. BMSDemocracy also endorses all efforts and laws made to uphold the right of women to choose their own life partners.
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BMSDemocracy are deeply saddened to hear the death of Asma Jahangir and wish to honour the late Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist. She stood up for universal human rights and equality for all. She was one of Pakistan’s leading human rights activists and lawyers and someone who inspired millions around the world. Jehangir courageously…
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On September 11th 2001, the world experienced the first quakes of Islamicist nihilism and arbitrary violence. Three wars and various regional conflicts followed.
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BMSDemocracy are deeply concerned about the backlash the Chair of Governors Arif Qawi and Nina Lall, Headteacher of St. Stephens Primary School, Newham have faced because of their decision to disallow the hijab for very young girls. We are vehemently against the toxic and incessant smear campaigns that have been launched against the chair and…
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British Muslims for Secular Democracy (BMSD) is concerned by US President Donald Trump’s announcement to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The majority of the international community does not recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and considers it as part of the occupied territory. America’s recognition is tantamount to ignoring the global society…
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British Muslims for Secular Democracy (BMSD) is deeply concerned by the emerging news reports about the presence of misogynistic books in British Islamic schools.
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