The Role of Islamophobia in Sustaining Abuse in Muslim Communities
About the Event
This panel event examined the role Islamophobia plays in sustaining abuse in Scottish Muslim communities. By drawing on current research conducted by Sacred (body:mind:space) and bringing it together with the research and experiences of panel members, the event engaged in a conversation about how Muslim survivors are impacted by this reality and how key stakeholders can begin to understand and address the wider impact of Islamophobia.
The event took place on March 7th 2024
Time: 4 pm - 6.30 pm
Venue: Paterson's Land PL_1.26, Moray House School of Education and Sport
Holyrood Campus, University of Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ
Panel members
Linsay Taylor - Head of Community Development & Engagement, MEND
Dr Rahmanara Chowdhury - Chartered Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, Nottingham Trent University
Isobel Ingham-Barrow - Community Policy Forum
Maariyah Adam - Doctoral Researcher and Founder & Managing Director, Sacred (body:mind:space)
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For further information please contact: info@sacredbms.org.uk or visit www.sacredbms.org.uk
