Who is Welcome? Islamophobia, Migration Policy and Discourse
The Ukrainian conflict and the responses it elicited triggered a long-overdue discussion about how race and religion intersect with immigration and refugee policies. Commentary such as “Ukraine isn’t a place like Iraq and Afghanistan” and “this is a civilised place” saturated both media and political narratives, further exemplifying the Islamophobia t
Refugees: Racism, Policies & Opportunities | “Community Policy Speaks” Episode 8
Join the Community Policy Forum for our latest podcast episode! What policies are impacting refugees in the UK; how have these policies evolved over time with the various Home Secretaries; what role can the private sector play in empowering refugees; and how can we bring greater awareness to the situation of refugees worldwide? Featuring:
Responding to Islamophobia in the Academy
By Izram Chaudry Download as PDF Abstract Islamophobia has now arguably become the most ‘acceptable’ form of racism. It has permeated across the consciousness of society impacting all institutions – including academia. Islamophobia has gained traction by taking a sophisticated yet sinister turn to operate in a more subtle, nuanced and discreet fashion com
Understanding the Leicester Tensions
Join the Community Policy Forum as we examine the recent tensions in Leicester. What has happened, what has the local/national response been, and how can such tensions be avoided in the future? Guests: Claudia Webbe: Member of Parliament for Leicester East Cllr Sharmen Rahman: Leicester City Council (Stoneygate) Shockat Adam Patel: Leicester resident, activist,
British politics and Rishi Sunak’s new Government offers little hope for minority communities
By Kazim Ukka Recent years have seen considerable progress in the representation of ethnic minorities within British politics. At the last General Election in 2019, 65 MPs from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds were elected to the House of Commons, marking a fourfold increase compared to a decade earlier whereby there were just […]
The cruel implications of Suella Braverman’s Tory Party Conference speech
By Julia Tinsley-Kent Amidst the self-inflicted turmoil swirling at the Conservative Conference, we awaited Suella Braverman’s first speech as Home Secretary with a mix of dread and anxiety. Before I dive into an analysis of what she said, it’s important to give some context on what is happening behind the scenes because this is going […]
Mental Health in Muslim Communities | “Community Policy Speaks” Episode 7
Join the Community Policy Forum for our latest podcast episode to mark World Mental Health Day (10th October). What mental health concerns affect British Muslim communities, what are some barriers to Muslims accessing mental health support, and how are Muslim organisations seeking to address these? Featuring:
The Rights Removal Bill: What’s Next?
Join the Community Policy Forum as we discuss the Rights Removal Bill. Why has the bill been shelved, what is next for the bill, and how can we keep the fight to preserve our rights going? Guests:
Rights Removal Bill “shelved”
By Isobel Ingham-Barrow As civil society were gearing up for the second reading of the Rights Removal Bill in the House of Commons on Monday 12th September, it emerged that the bill has been “shelved”. For an overview of where the Rights Removal Bill has come from and what it contains, read our explainer here. While […]
Understanding the Far-Right and Islamophobia | “Community Policy Speaks” Episode 6
Join the Community Policy Forum for our podcast discussing Islamophobia and the far-right. What is the nature of the far-right movement and how does it drive anti-Muslim hatred in the UK? Guests: Dr Chris Allen: Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of Leicester Faiza Mukith: CEO of the Islamophobia Response Unit (IRU) Kazim Ukka […]