March 2019
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…
Find out more »June 2019
Hate Crime Awareness Workshop – London
In collaboration with CPS Muslim Network, Muslim Association of Britain and Association of Muslim Police, the Muslim Council of Britain invites you to a free workshop on: Hate Crime Awareness to explore what is hate crime, its definitions and forms and provide information and training about what members of the community should do if they witness or experience acts of hate crime. The training will cover how to report hate crime, shed light on the how these types of crimes…
Find out more »Muslims in the Media: Changing the Narrative (Craven Arms)
What can WE do when the media misrepresents Muslims and Islam? IS there anything we can do? We've all seen examples of Muslims and Islam being unfairly portrayed by some parts of the UK media industry. When you see a problematic headline, what do you do about it? For most of us, the answer is nothing. But we CAN make a difference! It is time we turn this around and start to re-claim the narrative of Muslims and Islam! To find…
Find out more »July 2019
MCB Annual General Meeting 2019
13 July 2019, 10.15am - 5.00pm, Central Birmingham Every year MCB Affiliates are invited to an annual General Assembly meeting This year, the 22nd MCB Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Saturday 13 July 2019 in Central Birmingham. The event will be cover: - An update on MCB's work and activities in 2018-19 - An oppportunity to meet with Office Bearers in person and ask questions (https://mcb.org.uk/about/team/office-bearers/) - Keynote Speaker: Moazzam Malik Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), Ambassador to Indonesia, ASEAN and Timor-Leste. -…
Find out more »What do you think of your mosque? – South London
Balham Mosque and the Muslim Council of Britain are looking for boys and girls aged 13-24 to participate in our free youth workshop. We'll be discussing critical issues facing Muslim youth in the UK... and how the mosque can help. *27th July | Balham Mosque | 1:30pm* Food and drink will be provided for registered participants
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