Muslim Women's Council - Newsletter Edition 1
The Muslim Women's Council was developed in response to a series of informal conversations with Muslim Women from across the Bradford district and with key Muslim female figures from around the UK over a number of years. A feasibility study was conducted in 2009 which identified a need to establish a Muslim Women led regional structure. The MWC believe's that women have a vital role to play in all aspects of public and private life. Their particpation has always been prominent throughout history and in the current state, the role of Muslim Women living in the UK has never been more important.
The Muslim Women's Council was developed in response to a series of informal conversations with Muslim Women from across the Bradford district and with key Muslim female figures from around the UK over a number of years. A feasibility study was conducted in 2009 which identified a need to establish a Muslim Women led regional structure.
The MWC believe's that women have a vital role to play in all aspects of public and private life. Their particpation has always been prominent throughout history and in the current state, the role of Muslim Women living in the UK has never been more important.
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Welcome to our very first newsletter!<br />
Here is a snapshot of some of our<br />
recent events and projects, with<br />
plenty more exciting events and<br />
opportunities coming soon. We<br />
hope you will enjoy reading this.<br />
Curry Circle<br />
We started this project 11 months ago,<br />
serving food to those less fortunate.<br />
The formula is simple. A team of<br />
volunteers serve a hot curry, drinks<br />
and dessert to people across the<br />
district living in poverty. We rely on<br />
donations from individuals and<br />
businesses.<br />
To donate:<br />
Call 01274 223 230<br />
website www.currycirclebradford.co.uk<br />
Bradford Circle<br />
Ahtsham Ali, advisor to the prison service on <strong>Muslim</strong> issues, was<br />
invited to address a Bradford Circle event on ‘How to Challenge<br />
Extremist Thoughts’<br />
So what have we been doing and how can you get involved?<br />
‘Trojan Horse – A <strong>Muslim</strong> Witch-Hunt?,’ The provocatively titled event<br />
was organised by MWC as part of a series of Bradford Circle talks,<br />
encouraging a safe space for dialogue and debate. It hosted a panel<br />
of experts including Ajmal Masroor and <strong>Council</strong>lor David Green<br />
MWC shared unique and personal Hajj journeys, followed by a<br />
Q&A session at the latest Bradford Circle event. The photo<br />
exhibition shared some insights on British <strong>Muslim</strong>s' experiences<br />
of Hajj with Dr Seán McLoughlin, funded by the British Academy<br />
in co-operation with the British Museum.<br />
Bradford<br />
Circle<br />
Legal Advice Surgery<br />
We currently have a vacant slot for a<br />
family law solicitor in matrimonial law.<br />
Please contact us if you can help assist<br />
in running a free weekly legal advice<br />
surgery for women, providing advice<br />
on matrimonial law, children, domestic<br />
violence and relationship breakdown.<br />
Parenting Circle<br />
We have recently trialed our first parenting circle<br />
with sessions focusing on:<br />
- Faith, freedom and accountability<br />
- The power of storytelling and aspirations<br />
- Achievement and internet safety<br />
- Generational differences between parents, children<br />
- Nuturing a childs imagination<br />
- Language and the ability to read and enjoy books<br />
Daughters of Eve<br />
Save the date: 1st - 3rd May 2015<br />
This will be our second eagerly anticipated<br />
weekend residential conference; the first<br />
being held in May 2011 attended by over<br />
300 women. It will feature inspiring talks<br />
from esteemed international speakers, Q&A<br />
sessions with expert panellists, challenging<br />
debates and discussions, informative stalls<br />
and exhibitions, and a chance to get involved<br />
in workshops and activities.<br />
Daughters of Eve<br />
2015<br />
Tell Us...<br />
- Who inspires you?<br />
- Who would you want to debate issues with?<br />
- Are you interested in research?<br />
- What does MWC represent for you?<br />
Below are some of the areas we are working on:<br />
Hijab<br />
Sharia courts<br />
Audits on Mosques<br />
ESE<br />
We welcome your suggestions for any other areas<br />
The Search is on...<br />
We are looking for new steering group members<br />
from any walks of life. Please call our office if you<br />
are interested,<br />
Contact Us<br />
directorsoffice@muslimwomenscouncil.org.uk<br />
01274 223 230<br />
Lister Suite, Carlisle Business Centre,<br />
Carlisle Road, Bradford, BD8 8BD<br />
Keep in touch<br />
facebook.com/muslimwomenscouncil<br />
twitter.com/MWC_Bradford
Keep intouch<br />
Journey of the Pilgrim: Photography<br />
Competition<br />
Submit three photographs which capture<br />
the spirit of your Hajj or Umrah journey to:<br />
Socialmedia@muslimwomenscouncil.org.uk<br />
Acclaimed photographer Peter Sanders,<br />
international photographer and film maker,<br />
Mustafa Davis and Bradford based<br />
photographer, Tim Smith, will select their<br />
favourites to win some incredible prizes.<br />
Winners will be announced after the<br />
closing date of midnight on Thursday<br />
27th November 2014.<br />
To become a member of the<br />
MWC click here – It’s Simple!<br />
Membership is free and open<br />
to all women irrespective of<br />
faith.<br />
<strong>Muslim</strong> Women’s <strong>Council</strong> is<br />
dedicated to fostering relations<br />
between the <strong>Muslim</strong> community<br />
and institutions, policy makers<br />
and leaders to facilitating<br />
dialogue and debate that are<br />
removed from the usual stereotypes<br />
held about <strong>Muslim</strong> women. We<br />
believe women are an effective<br />
force for social change and critical<br />
to the current debate taking place<br />
about the role/ place of <strong>Muslim</strong>s in<br />
British society.
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