Advice for Schools Booklet Parliamentary Launch Event 5th November 2018
On the 5th of November British Muslims for Secular Democracy launched our Advice for Schools booklet in the House of Commons.
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Advice for Schools 2018
In this 2018 revised edition of BMSDemocracy’s Advice for Schools booklet, we have refined our focus on the issues faced due to ongoing political crises including Brexit, Islamophobia, and Wahhabism.
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A Decade of BMSDemocracy – Anniversary Event
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’s Press Statement: Taliban Bomb Maker, Khalid Ali, Convicted of Preparing Terrorist Acts
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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Mother found guilty of forcing her daughter to marry a relative in Pakistan and sentenced to four and a half years in prison
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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Asma Jehangir Tribute
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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The Inner Lives of Troubled Young Muslims
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 responds to the ‘hijab ban’ at St. Stephens primary school
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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