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
Find out more »August 2019
Elderly and End of Life Care for Muslims in the UK – Report Launch
The number of British Muslims aged over 65 years old is expected to reach 190,000 by 2021, almost double the figure ten years earlier. Are Muslims communities ready to cater for their growing needs? How can we avoid our elderly becoming socially isolated? What good practice can be learned from other faith communities? In a follow-up to MCB's landmark "British Muslims in Numbers" report, this new 2019 report on the growing demands of Elderly Care in British Muslim communities has been produced in collaboration with the Centre of…
Find out more »October 2019
Our Mosques Our Future – Midlands 2019
With over 800 delegates attending the last two conferences in London and Manchester in 2018, Our Mosque Our Future is back for 2019, this time in the Midlands on 12 October 2019, this time exploring the theme #OurYouthOurFuture! Visit the conference website for further details: www.ourmosquesourfuture.org.uk Book Early Bird Tickets now (until 31 July) here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/our-mosques-our-future-2019-ouryouthourfuture-tickets-63976712068
Find out more »Muslims in the Media: Changing the Narrative
Have you seen media reporting that you knew was wrong? What did you do about it? We all know the media can be a force for good when responsible reporting practises are adhered to by journalists. Sadly, the Muslim community has to deal with the backlash resulting from inaccurate and sometimes biased reporting. CfMM aims to change that. This half-day workshop explores the narratives commonly used in reporting on Islam and Muslims, and then takes participants through the basic skills…
Find out more »Being Black, British and Muslim Today
To mark Black History Month 2019, join the Muslim Council of Britain for an event exploring the intersections of faith and race. Chaired by Bilkis Savage, we're delighted to welcome: Professor Mashood Baderin from the SOAS School of Law Mustafa Briggs Zamzam Ibrahim, National Union of Students' President to discuss the realities of Black British Muslim experiences in Britain today. Book online today at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/being-black-british-and-muslim-today-tickets-77832050759
Find out more »November 2019
Getting Your Project Noticed: How to write great press releases
Would you like to get your organisation or project some positive media attention? We'll show you how! So your organisation has just started a new initiative, or has a big event coming up, and you want to get the word out. An attention-grabbing press release is what you need! This half-day workshop delivered by the MCB Centre for Media Monitoring will go through the main techniques for writing sharp, effective press releases that will grab journalists’ attention and get your…
Find out more »December 2019
Reclaiming Our Narrative: Meet the Media (London)
Leading media professionals speak with Muslim communities about how we can positively influence the narrative of Muslims and Islam. A unique opportunity for members of the Muslim communities to hear from journalists and editors of leading media outlets about how to get our stories covered. Experts from the Press Association, the BBC, ITV and others will be on hand to discuss what kind of stories they look for, what makes a story newsworthy, and where to send a story or…
Find out more »