PRESS RELEASE – 6th June 2013 British Muslims for Secular Democracy (bmsd) are saddened to hear about the burning of the Somali Bravanese Centre in Muswell Hill, North London. Within hours of the suspected fire-bombing, some EDL supporters left approving comments on social media sites, and called for further attacks on Muslim communities. This highlights…
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The Director and trustees are delighted to announce that BMSD have been shortlisted for this year’s “Secularist of the Year” Prize, alongside the Dalai Lama, Malala Yousafzai, Oliver Kamm, Carlos Celdran and Jaques Berlinerblau. Pictured: NSS campaigns manager Stephen Evans with Nasreen Rehman, Tehmina Kazi & Shaaz Mahboob of British Muslims for Secular Democracy Click here…
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They hail from all over the world, and from walks of life. They do all kinds of things: they make music, save lives, raise children, run businesses, write, preach, act and tell jokes. They campaign for their causes and strive for a better world for themselves and their families. On Friday 25 October they are…
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As anti-rape protests in India reverberate globally and FEMEN gain high-profile coverage, Tehmina Kazi calls for a more inclusive feminism. It was a bitterly cold night in New Delhi, 16th December 2012. A 23-year-old woman and her male friend were travelling on the bus, just like any other day. What followed would send shock waves…
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Since the contemporary world has become so globalised, it is inevitable that we will be living in an increasingly multi-cultural and multi-faith society. The challenge is how we can live with each other whilst upholding respect and being respected at the same time. Integration and trust make good societies. Humans have more in common than differences that are often assumed and sometimes…
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