March 2019
Holding the Media to Account: Media Monitoring and Effective Complaints – Birmingham
What can WE do when the media misrepresents Muslims and Islam? IS there anything we can do? Assalam alaykum wa rahamatullah. We all know that, when done right, the media can be a force for good and an incredible source of information. However, in recent years due to unfavourable reporting and questionable journalism, a culture of distrust has grown between the media and the Muslim community here in the UK. It is time we turn this around and start to…
Find out more »Holding the Media to Account: Media Monitoring and Effective Complaints – Birmingham
What can WE do when the media misrepresents Muslims and Islam? IS there anything we can do? Assalam alaykum wa rahamatullah. We all know that, when done right, the media can be a force for good and an incredible source of information. However, in recent years due to unfavourable reporting and questionable journalism, a culture of distrust has grown between the media and the Muslim community here in the UK. It is time we turn this around and start to…
Find out more »#NationalListeningExercise – Glasgow
Feeling unheard? We're here to listen. The Muslim Council of Britain is running a National Listening Exercise to listen to the voices of Muslims all over the UK on the issue of terrorism and counter-terrorism. Join our Glasgow listening event to air your concerns. If you're interested in joining our conversation about how terrrorism and counter-terrorism affects you - complete the survey (www.mcb.org.uk/project/nle) sign up to our events around the UK or email to find out more: [email protected]
Find out more »Getting your event noticed! PR Training Workshop – Birmingham
How can you get the media to take notice of your next event? Assalam alaykum wa rahamatullah. PR Workshops This half-day workshop will go through the main techniques for writing sharp, effective press releases that will grab journalists’ attention and get your event, project or story positive media coverage. The session includes a practical workshop and feedback session. We all know that, when done right, the media can be a force for good and an incredible source of information. However,…
Find out more »The Women’s Conference – London
In honour of International Women's Day, the Muslim Council of Britain and UCL Women's Network is launching the Women's Conference. Designed to equip attendees with practical tools, networks and information, the conference will have a range of workshops and talks covering a range of topics! What do we have lined up? Talks and workshops covering: Women and Islamic scholarship, Self-defence: the basics, Safeguarding and sexual ethics, Allies; what can men do? Politics and Public life and much more! Taking place…
Find out more »Welcoming Refugees Roundtable session – London
Mercy Mission Uk & Muslim Council of Britain present: Discover how your organisation can support refugees in the UK A unique event for leaders of Islamic organisations and mosques to become more aware and effective at supporting refugees resettling in the UK in general, at a local, regional and national level. Limited spaces RSVP: 07949229032 Email: [email protected] For Further information: mcb.org.uk/welcoming-refugees
Find out more »April 2019
Holding the Media to Account: Media Monitoring and Effective Complaints – Walsall
What can WE do when the media misrepresents Muslims and Islam? IS there anything we can do? Assalam alaykum wa rahamatullah. We all know that, when done right, the media can be a force for good and an incredible source of information. However, in recent years due to unfavourable reporting and questionable journalism, a culture of distrust has grown between the media and the Muslim community here in the UK. It is time we turn this around and start to…
Find out more »Getting your event noticed! PR Training Workshop – Walsall
How can you get the media to take notice of your next event? Assalam alaykum wa rahamatullah. PR Workshops This half-day workshop will go through the main techniques for writing sharp, effective press releases that will grab journalists’ attention and get your event, project or story positive media coverage. The session includes a practical workshop and feedback session. We all know that, when done right, the media can be a force for good and an incredible source of information. However,…
Find out more »Media Interview Skills- Interactive Training Workshop – Walsall
We're very excited to be offering this informative and interactive workshop to the community, in cooperation with Black Country Innovate CIC. Come along and learn all the skills needed to proactively engage with the mainstream media, and take an active role in challenging the current media narrative on Muslims in the UK. Full day workshop on preparing and delivering interviews to the media, including radio and TV. Learn to give a polished, professional interview, and how to deal with those awkward…
Find out more »Ben Nevis April 2019
MCB BEN NEVIS CHALLENGE Register your place now for your chance to join the Ben Nevis challenge. The coach will be departing from Manchester so you will need to be here by 10am on Saturday the 27th of April. Registration cost: £50 Fundraising target: £250 Standing on top of Ben Nevis, gives an amazing sense of achievement as it is the highest mountain in the UK! At 1344m above sea level it is not uncommon to find over 2m of…
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