Your Feb/March Newsletter

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Joint report reveals difficulties British Muslims face accessing healthcare.
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MCB partnered with Marie Curie, University College London (UCL), and the University of Leeds to research the palliative and end-of-life care needs of British Muslims during and after COVID19.

The study aims to address the challenges and inequities faced by this community and promote a more inclusive healthcare system.

The resulting report was launched in parliament, highlighting the urgent need for action to improve access to end-of-life care for British Muslims.

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Your definitive guide to Ramadan
Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide through fasting, prayer, reflection, charity, and community service to achieve greater God consciousness.

MCB's Ramadan Guide 2023 provides practical tips on maintaining physical and mental health during the holy month and fasting while working or studying from home.

The guide also offers key information on Ramadan's significance for Muslims and practical guidance for employers on supporting Muslim colleagues and staff during this month.

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Join efforts on the UN's International Day to Combat Islamophobia on March 15th.

Encourage your MP and the UK government to acknowledge the day and commit to 5 essential requests to support British Muslim communities.

Utilize our campaign tool to:
❓ Identify your MP 📑 Personalize a template letter. 📧 Email your MP

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Announcement of MCB's executive team for 2023-24 term.

We're delighted to announce the exec team, who will serve the current term (2023-24).

We wish them all the best in serving the interests of the community, ameen.

Mariam Hassam, Assistant-Secretary General
Maswood Ahmed, Assistant Secretary-General
Assistant Treasurer, Lamine Kanote
Chair of Redoc, Mansur Safdar
Chair of Membership, Yasmin Surti
Chair of Legal, Ahmed Fulat

MCB participates in MCF's #CostOfLivingCrisis roundtable.

During the inaugural #CostOfLivingCrisis roundtable organised by MCF, MCB participated in discussions with charities from all over the UK.

The roundtable aimed to deliberate on the direct and indirect impact of the present economic crisis on minority and faith groups and their associated charities and places of worship in the UK.

MCB's CfMM promotes fair representation of Muslims and Islam in media.

This month, Director Rizwana Hamid conducted two Masterclasses for Sunderland and Kingston Universities, met with LBC and BBC for journalist training, and attended IMPRESS's new Standards' Code launch.

CfMM also contributed to IMPRESS's updated clause on discrimination. Community Liaison Officer Amanda Morris presented at Green Lane Masjid's 'Best Practice Conference for Mosques'.

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