It's been a significant week for communities across the UK, and the MCB has been actively working to address pressing issues.
Here's a brief overview of our recent efforts:
Strengthening Communities
🖥 Emergency Webinar (Wed, 7th Aug): We hosted a session with Shaykh Adam Kelwick and the London Fire Brigade, attended by around 100 people nationwide, discussing strategies to tackle hate.
🏢 Meeting with Political Leaders in Belfast: Our Executive met with the First Minister and Parliamentarians to address the ongoing violence in Northern Ireland. High-level discussions with the Police followed this. Read more.
📣 Public Announcement: Our message for calm went viral, with over 134,000+ views on X. View here.
National Media Coverage
📺 We've been featured on Sky, BBC, Times Radio, LBC and more, speaking out against Islamophobia and hate. Special thanks to CFMM for reaching over 3m+ with their piece on Robert Jenrick. More details.
📡 Our Secretary-General appeared on 12 local BBC radio stations, emphasizing the need for long-term solutions to far-right extremism.
🇵🇸 Despite the unrest, we continue our advocacy for Palestine, condemning the latest atrocities. Read our statement.
Looking Ahead
We are committed to uniting communities through initiatives like the upcoming Community Leaders Meeting and our flagship campaign, Visit My Mosque 2024. Learn more.