October, 2018 -

MAP-NYC project reveals the significant impact of Muslim women activists in New York City, and how Islam has motivated them

researcher6 years ago6 years ago08 mins

The Muslims for American Progress NYC (MAP-NYC) project, launched in 2017 by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, sought in part to counter the negative media portrayals of Muslims, which are so prominent. What emerges are the stories of Muslim women who, although often unrecognised, have driven significant civil change through politically organizing and making themselves visible. This mobilisation is motivated by a religious identity which calls on them to protect and love, and therefore tackle injustice.

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Boris Johnson’s comments on the burqa: Is Islamophobia being used for political gain in the British Conservative Party?

researcher6 years ago6 years ago025 mins

2018 has seen repeated calls for the Conservative party to launch an official inquiry into Islamophobia within its ranks to ensure that it does not accommodate racism and bigotry. Do Boris Johnson’s recent comments on the burqa reveal a culture of using Islamophobia for political gain in the party?

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