The Chancellor's Spring Budget Statement confirms further welfare cuts that will push more people into relative poverty.

A Muslim woman anonymously wrote into MWN Hub to share her story about the impact of child sexual abuse and having the courage to talk.

Sara Sharif was 10 years old when she was tortured and murdered by the very people who should have loved and cared for her.

The calls coming through to MWN Helpline has shown the underhanded psychological and trauma-related impact of spiritual abuse.

MWN Hub chose ‘Muslims Don’t Matter’, as their first book club read. The book instigated various conversations with staff...

Two perimenopausal Muslim women anonymously wrote to MWN Hub sharing their experiences – their letters call to owning your menopause!

To encourage women to talk about menopause, I reached out to some women who kindly shared their experience of Hormone Replacement Therapy.

Sarah Al-Jourani, a Sharia specialist family solicitor provides advice on sharia law and the legal rights for those in civil partnerships.

One woman's journey in overcoming postpartum psychosis with insights on what it is like to experience this illness.

Latest report from Muslim Women's Network UK (MWNUK) shows 80% of Muslims who experience hate incidents, do not report it.

The Amal app aims to offer hope so that women can feel empowered by seeking help and knowledge that is vital in breaking the cycle of abuse.

There is so much pressure on mums to succeed at breastfeeding, so I have collated a short list of tips I hope will be useful for new mums.

One fled war, another survived personal loss. Both landed NHS careers but had to pivot to entrepreneurship.

Sarah Javid kindly agreed to do a Q&A with us so we could find out more about the journey of Cycle Sisters!

Overcoming cultural barriers to achieve in the field of combat sport with hope to inspire other women to do the same.

The election manifestos have been scrutinised to see how the political parties will address some of the issues important to minority women.

Muslim women in British politics face unique challenges...

Muslim women expressed their deep concerns about the rise in hate crimes, particularly anti-Muslim prejudice, and the government's inaction

Major parties have not condemned Nigel Farage’s Islamophobic comments to reassure Muslims that their safety matters.

Shabana Azmi QA session at the House of Lords was attended by MPs and peers from across political parties.

For Mental Health Awareness Week, we draw attention to MWN’s faith and culturally sensitive counselling service.

A month on from Ramadan, many of us are probably feeling a spiritual dip.

I remember feeling like the ‘odd one out’ as I was the only one whose symptoms were ‘over the top’...

Our voices need to be heard for an inclusive healthcare system that reduces inequalities and recognises all women’s healthcare needs...

An inquiry is needed to uncover the contributing factors to the elevated rates of domestic homicide among Black and Asian women.

How I started my journey in business as a Muslim woman and how it led me to winning the Muslim Woman Entrepreneur award!

Women living with IBS may need to make additional preparations and dietary and lifestyle adjustments during Ramadan.

I am deeply concerned that the current government appears to lack a strong commitment to addressing Islamophobia.

For me, it is the go-to book for all things women’s health!

MWNUK hosted a meeting with the Special Rapporteur Ms. Reem Alsalem on violence against women and girls during her visit to the UK.

With COP28 taking place, it is a good opportunity to bring attention to Muslim women / women of Muslim heritage* who are climate activists!

Muslim Women's Network UK (MWNUK) eagerly awaited the Chancellors autumn statement...

Shamsa Araweelo’s inspiring written piece about her journey of self-love, courage and resilience as an FGM survivor.

A Q&A on organ donation from a hospital chaplaincy perspective

A poem about a Muslim girl's journey in re-writing the rules

Sport England funded MWNUK to deliver the Walk and Talk Project to help tackle inequalities that exist within sport and physical activity…

The diversity of talented Muslim women in the UK needs more acknowledgment! Here are #4 Black Muslim women owned businesses based in the UK…

Dr Nighat Arif, a Muslim GP who has just released her book ‘The Knowledge’, has kindly collaborated with us on a Q&A blog about her career!

Sara Sharif's death raises safeguarding concerns of home schooIed children. I welcome the review into the agencies involved.

Why are educated Muslim women looked down upon by some in the community?

It made me rethink the concept of donation, and I personally have now registered as an organ donor knowing first-hand what it means...

New Economics Foundation (NEF) had predicted in May 2022 that ethnic minorities will be hit the hardest by the cost-of-living crisis…

It is lovely to see Muslim women representation in such influential positions!

To mark this important milestone, we will have a series of announcements that will include the launch of a Muslim Women’s Manifesto...

Kashif Anwar was found guilty of murdering his wife Fawziyah Javed but it is Fawziyah’s family who have been sentenced to a life of grief.

Ms Begum is a British born Muslim woman and should be allowed to return to face any criminal trial and questioning on British soil.

Atikah Amalina kindly answered some questions about her career in tech to hopefully inspire all Muslim women to pursue their desired career!

The Muslim Women’s Advisory Group launched at the House of Lords. They will strengthen the advocacy work of MWNUK and APPG on Muslim Women.

Congratulations to the 14 Muslim women recognised in the King’s first New Year’s Honours 2023.

As a Muslim women, here are my reflections on the publication of The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA)...

It is important to raise awareness about the abuse and oppression experienced by Muslim women across the globe.

Stress is an inevitable part of life. Unfortunately, we cannot escape stress, but there are a lot of things we can do to help manage it!

The Othered Woman: How White Feminism Harms Muslim Women takes a deep dive into the relationship that white feminism has with Muslim women.

Celebs have jumped on the bandwagon of supporting women's rights, but their words are hollow when silent on the oppression of Muslim women.

An account of the vigil in memory of Fawziyah Javed by her mother Yasmin Javed in collaboration with MWNUK, One Million Rise and Amina MWRC

Sharing my experience about being suicidal - the thought process, challenge this thinking, moments and when I didn’t realise I needed help.

A short account of my personal experience as being a Muslim Shia in Britain and where some Shia Muslim beliefs stem from.

“Behind every great man is a great woman”; it’s time to take a look at the amazing Muslim women involved in Pakistan’s independence.

Report uncovers a culture of maternity abuse contributing to 1 in 5 Muslim women saying their maternity care is ‘poor’ or ‘very poor.’

The first British Muslim Female of Kashmiri Heritage to receive an MBE in Sparkbrook, one of the most deprived wards in the West Midlands.

The biggest barrier is that there is not enough representation… no one that I could look up to as a Muslim, British Pakistani, blind woman.

Q&A with Ayisha Karim, author of Super Star Muslim Women – a children’s book series that shares stories of Islamic female role models!

She was a Muslim feminist and was talking about Islamic feminism at a time when many Muslim women in the UK were not.

Maryam Amir launching her new Woman Quran Reciters app (Qariah) during Ramadan, is another example of women literally finding their voice.

She’s my heroine, my superwoman! So let us remember ladies, the women around us where we can draw our strength from...

This poem talks about the reality we have created online via filters and how we all want to look like each other.

We want to highlight 5 Muslim women breaking barriers in their fields and paving the way for other Muslim women.

Netflix's latest true-crime documentary, follows three women who were conned by a convicted criminal posing as a billionaire on Tinder.

I’d love to share Maryam Wahid’s story and career, to perhaps inspire you and many other Muslim women to chase YOUR creative dreams!

Sexual abuse is a pandemic that needs to be addressed and talked about… and I too wanted to get justice.

SST was founded to advocate anti-sexual harassment education and provide a safe space for student survivors of all various backgrounds.

The number of times the Helpline was contacted via phone, text, email or webchat rose from over 3000 times (2020) to 4000 times in 2021.

Muslim women are less likely to be given an award. Of the 54 Muslims given medals, only 35 per cent (19) were women.

Never let us forget the contributions women like my mum made to our beautiful district - quietly, with compassion and grace.

My husband was a front-line worker and we both contracted COVID whilst I was 33 weeks pregnant; it was a worrying time.

It’s Human Rights Day today and I want to talk about the Black, South Asian, Arab and other ethnic minority victims of femicide in the UK.

#FreeBritney is more than just about Britney and her rights, it’s about justice and freeing women across the globe who are also oppressed.

When discussing women’s empowerment, it's useful to reconcile lessons and values from inspiring women in Islamic history with modern life.

Check out this blog version of our recent 'Let's Talk' video about ICP, hosted by our presenter Ayisha Karim!

In light of Black History Month, I thought I would share some of my favourite books written by black Muslim women.

I thought it would be great to highlight some amazing black Muslim women who are working hard in their careers to drive change!

Netflix women centred Indian drama series about five ‘begums’ dealing with their own personal struggles while facing with everyday sexism.

Here are a few online media platforms and magazines aimed at Muslims, some of which particularly focus on Muslim women and girls.

I remember exactly when I received the news that my dad had early on set vascular dementia...

We explore the personal experiences of Muslim millennial's who grew up in a post 9/11 world.

The number of calls received by the MWN UK's Helpline has increased with the top calls being about domestic abuse and mental health.

The organ donation law has now changed. The 'opt out' system for organ donation started in England from 19th May 2020.

A book review of 'In Order To Live' by Yeonmi Park about her journey to freedom as she escaped North Korea.

Some of the Muslim women competing have a had very different journey to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics – those in the Olympic Refugee Team.

I thought I'd highlight a few talented British Muslim female authors who have written great novels you may not know about!

Putting forward why the law reforms in respect of intimate image abuse must take into account the intersectional experiences of victims.

The unfortunate reality is that many grow up and remain in refugee camps – so, what is life like in the world's largest refugee camps?

My experience of being a Muslim girl in the UK Foster care system and how I found peace in Islam.

It is rare to find Muslim female directors being recognised for their creative talent, therefore this blog aims to highlight some of them!

Muslim women led, women and girl focussed - new not for profit organisation giving Muslim donors more choice.

This is my story entailing my experience as a first time mum with acute postpartum depression and anxiety.

As a pharmacist, every year I get questions about medicines and if it’s ok to take certain medicines during fasting.

Ever since the Sarah Everard murder there has been an ongoing discussion on the role of men when it comes to women’s safety.

MWN Hub decided to interview one of the many inspirational Muslim female doctors who has been treating COVID-19 patients in hospital.

The British judiciary is still overwhelmingly white and male and there is not a single BAME judge in the Supreme Court.

People of Bangladeshi ethnicity are twice as likely to die of Covid than those of White British ethnicity

Even in 2020 I find myself stuck at the same crossroads I found myself at ten years ago when I began to come out.

Here are a couple of Muslim women science geniuses to show Muslim girls they too can end up being leaders in their field.

2010 - this was the year my life turned upside down and I didn’t even know it, nor would I for the next eight years.

This pregnancy complication characterised by an extreme form of sickness can be a horrific, lonely experience, but more support is available

Smear tests save lives yet BAME women are less likely to have them. MWNUK tested attitudes of Muslim women through a survey.

It is vital that we raise awareness about STIs and put an end to the taboo nature that surrounds this topic.

Even though people from Black and Asian backgrounds are more likely to die from Covid-19, they are more reluctant to have the vaccine.

A poem about family abuse, written by a victim and survivor of domestic abuse.

Urgent reform is needed of the Victim's Right to Review (VRR) if we are to stop failing victims of rape and sexual abuse

I have written an article on hope; I hope the reader will benefit and share with those that need some hope in their lives.

Whether you are for it or against it, whatever you decide, please ensure you get your facts and research from proper resources.

We could not stand by and allow the awful perpetrator to succeed in sharing their vile, anti-Semitic message.

A summary of obtaining Forced Marriage Protection Orders and other issues that people have to deal with surrounding FMPO

Saudi Arabia has improved its image but continues to hold women's rights campaigners without charge or trial.

Alcohol addiction may be a response to increasing levels of domestic abuse and it is probably being used as a coping mechanism.

Our mantra in Tell MAMA, is to be 'Upstanders and not Bystanders' and we have used this phrase for over 7 years in our campaigning.