October 2018
Media Complaints Workshop
The media can be a force for good, but sometimes we may see headlines or TV programmes that don't portray the Muslim community in a positive light. Is there anything we can do? Yes, there absolutely is! In this 2 hour workshop, you will learn to: Challenge misinformation on TV, online, and in print. Make a complaint through the right channels. Write letters of commendation for positive coverage. Join our volunteer network to help hold the media to account. All…
Find out more »November 2018
14 November – The Importance of Faith in a ‘Secular’ Society
Wednesday 14 November 2018, 7.00-9.00pm, Al-Manaar, 244 Acklam Road London W10 5YG In the spirit of #InterfaithWeek, the Muslim Council of Britain is delighted to host a panel discussion on the importance of faith, faith communities and organisations in a growing secular society. Discussions surrounding faith in the UK show that there is much confusion over the current status of Britain and its relationship with faith. Whilst many would argue that Britain has become more secular, it is also clear that…
Find out more »Roundtable with US Professor Ahmedulla Siddiqi
The MCB's Research and Documentation committee (ReDoc) has invited Prof Ahmedulla Siddiqi to a roundtable discussion on Saturday 17 November from 5pm to 7pm. Prof Siddiqi was founder of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and is a veteran US Muslim activist. He is a specialist in PR and journalism education. Professor Siddiqui will share his assessments of how Islam is faring in the public sphere in the US, for example with respect to trends such as Christian Right/fundamentalism…
Find out more »Holding the Media to Account: Effective complaints!
The media can be a force for good, but sometimes we may see headlines or TV programmes that don't portray the Muslim community in a positive light. Is there anything we can do? Yes, there absolutely is! In this 2 hour workshop, you will learn to: Challenge misinformation on TV, online, and in print. Make a complaint through the right channels. Write letters of commendation for positive coverage. Join our volunteer network to help hold the media to account. All…
Find out more »Holding the Media to Account: Effective complaints!
The media can be a force for good, but sometimes we may see headlines or TV programmes that don't portray the Muslim community in a positive light. Is there anything we can do? Yes, there absolutely is! In this 2 hour workshop, you will learn to: Challenge misinformation on TV, online, and in print. Make a complaint through the right channels. Write letters of commendation for positive coverage. Join our volunteer network to help hold the media to account. All…
Find out more »December 2018
MCB International Women’s Day Event Planning Meeting
Interested individuals are invited to an open planning meeting for the next International Women's Day Event – which is scheduled to take place in London on 9th March 2019 – to find out more and get involved. The meeting will take place on: Thursday 6th December 6.30 – 8.30pm London At the meeting, we will discuss: 1- Background on the conference 2- Ideas & suggestions for the 2019 event 3- Opportunities to get involved 4- Close Light refreshments will be…
Find out more »Our Mosques Our Future Midlands – Planning Meeting
Interested individuals are invited to an open planning meeting for the next Our Mosques Our Future conference - which is scheduled to take place in the Midlands in Q3 2019 - to find out more and get involved. The meeting will take place on: Friday 7th December 5.30 - 7.30pm Birmingham At the meeting, we will discuss: 1- Background on the conference 2- Ideas & suggestions for the 2019 event 3- Opportunities to get involved 4- Close Light refreshments will…
Find out more »Education Policy Round Table
MCB is consulting on its Education Policy work stream in 2019 We are inviting professionals with a specialist in the Education sector to a Round Table meeting to share the views on which policy areas affecting Muslim communities in the UK should be prioritised in 2019. The Round Table will take place on: Tuesday 11 December 5.00 - 7.30pm East London Light refreshments will be provided. Please kindly RSVP to [email protected] by 5:00pm on 6th December.
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