BMSD response to Manchester terror attack
British Muslims for Secular Democracy are shocked and saddened by the Manchester Arena terrorist attack which has resulted in the loss of 22 lives and numerous injuries.
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Dr Nasreen Rehman steps down as Chair
After many years at the helm, Dr Nasreen Rehman, co-founder and Chair of BMSD has stepped down from her role.
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We’re Hiring! | Job Title: Director Media, Engagement and Lobbying
BMSD is looking for a Director of Media, Engagement and Lobbying: if you are creative, proactive and dynamic with good communication skills, please apply:
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BMSD statement on a recent Fox News article
An article has been published by Fox News on the topic of Muslims who support the American President Donald Trump. The article mentions Dr Shaaz Mahboob as a “Trump supporter” in the capacity of BMSD’s Facebook Group administrator.
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BMSD Statement on London Terror Attack
British Muslims for Secular Democracy (BMSD) condemns the attack, which took place in London on the 22nd March 2017 resulting in the loss of life and injuries to several members of the public and officers of the Metropolitan Police. Investigations are ongoing but the Metropolitan Police suspects the attack was inspired by international terrorism. We…
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Democracy Workshops: Empowering Muslim Women
BMSD’s Democracy Workshops is aimed at empower Muslim women to become resilient. We have held several workshops in east London subjects like: Democracy and Political Participation, Policy Making, Visit to a Town Hall, Community Organising, Project Management, Freedoms, Importance of Being Heard. These sessions, have greatly empowered and given confidence to the participants to become…
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BMSD Director of Media Tehmina Kazi steps down after seven years – 12.08.2016
The staff and trustees of BMSD are sad to say goodbye to our Director (then Director of Media), Tehmina Kazi, who has been with the organisation since May 2009. She joined BMSD at a very critical juncture, and played a very important role in raising the profile of the organisation, and getting our message across.…
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What role do Muslims have in building a secular UK?
By Tehmina Kazi for Profexus News 29th July 2016 For the last seven years, I have been the director of a registered charity named British Muslims for Secular Democracy. When I tell other people what I do at networking events and dinner parties, most are delighted; a small proportion give me funny looks, and the…
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BMSD Director of Media Tehmina Kazi addresses the Central London Humanists – 20.07.2016
Overturning myths about the Government’s Preventing Violent Extremism agenda Tehmina is the Director of British Muslims for Secular Democracy, a group of Muslim democrats working to raise awareness about democracy, particularly secular democracy, within British Muslim communities and the wider public. Tehmina is executive producer of the documentary film Hidden Heart , and was also…
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A very happy Eid 2016, from all of us at BMSD
BMSD staff, its Chair and trustees would like to wish a happy Eid to all our supporters who are celebrating.