Neurodivergence, Race, and Islamophobia | ‘Community Policy Speaks’ Podcast Episode 15
In this episode of our podcast, ‘Community Policy Speaks’, we mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week by discussing the unique challenges facing neurodivergent Muslims and individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds, particularly racism and Islamophobia. Featuring:
The Hijab has become a feminist statement
By Sharmen Rahman Whether Muslim women wear the Hijab or not, the choice has become a statement of defiance. When worn in British or French societies that problematise it as a symbol of oppression, or when not worn in Afghanistan and Iran where it is forced upon women, the defiance itself has become a statement […]
School Prayer Ban Challenged in High Court | ‘Community Policy Speaks’ Podcast Episode 14
In this episode of our podcast, “Community Policy Speaks”, we discuss Michaela Community School being taken to the High Court for imposing a prayer ban on its pupils. What rights do pupils have when it comes to practicing their religion, what impact can impinging on these rights have on children, and how does this case […]
The Rwanda Bill | ‘Community Policy Speaks’ Podcast Episode 13
In this episode of our podcast, “Community Policy Speaks”, we explore the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill. Where has this bill come from, how does it fit within the Government’s wider immigration policy, and what’s next for the bill? Featuring:
Palestine Solidarity & Islamophobia Awareness Month | ‘Community Policy Speaks’ Podcast Episode 12
In this episode of “Community Policy Speaks”, we discuss the new wave of pro-Palestinian activism and how recent events have inflamed Islamophobia at home. Featuring:
The Illegal Migration Bill is now law. What does this mean for people seeking safety?
By Julia Tinsley-Kent and an asylum seeker in Home Office accommodation When the Nationality and Borders Act became law last year, many of us thought the UK’s hostile approach to asylum and immigration couldn’t get any worse. We were wrong. The Illegal Migration Bill was introduced in early March 2023 and was met with widespread […]
The Anti-BDS Bill | ‘Community Policy Speaks’ Podcast Episode 11
In this episode of “Community Policy Speaks”, we discuss the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (A.K.A. the Anti-BDS Bill) and its impact on the overall landscape of democracy & human rights in the UK. Featuring:
Islamophobia, PREVENT, & the UK Asylum System
Join the Community Policy Forum & the Migrants’ Rights Network in our discussion on Islamophobia, PREVENT, and the UK asylum system. What are the main challenges faced by Muslim refugees & asylum seekers in the UK, how have Government rhetoric & policies impacted their experiences, what role does PREVENT play in the UK’s immigration &
The Bloom Review | ‘Community Policy Speaks’ Podcast Episode 10
In this episode of “Community Policy Speakers”, we explore the Government-commissioned Bloom Review and the implications it could have for faith communities in the UK. Featuring:
Representation in Politics
Join the Community Policy Forum in our discussion on representation in politics. What steps can be taken to facilitate greater gender representation in politics, what opportunities exist for minorities/young people to enter into politics, and how can we promote political participation? With: