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Tuesday 24 January 2012, 19:48
At the launch of the Association of Chief Police Officers’ Project Shanaz, Inspire's Kalsoom Bashir and Michelle Brooks talked about how women can be at the centre of countering extremism and why it is important to understand that in order to empower women - democracy and human rights must ultimately begin in the home.
All we are saying is: Give peace a chance
Sunday 11 September 2011, 20:36
Mary Murtagh writing for The National explores how British Muslim women are tackling violent extremism and are reclaiming their faith from fanatics. Mary meets four remarkable women, including Sara Khan, who are spreading the word about their religion and its non-violent message.
British Muslim organisations issues joint statement to commemorate tenth anniversary of 9/11
Saturday 10 September 2011, 12:41
As the tenth anniversary of the atrocities of September 11th 2001 draws closer, we wish to take this opportunity to come together to reiterate our profound sympathy for the victims of the attacks in the US. We also honour the memory of all victims of terrorism in all nations around the world.
A Jihad by Muslim Women Against Violence
Tuesday 02 August 2011, 19:36
After the horrific attacks in Norway, Souad Mekhennet writing for the New York Times, reports on Inspire’s Jihad Against Violence. In contrast to widely held perceptions, she argues that there are very different voices in the British Muslim community.
From Hanoi Jane to Jihad Khan
Tuesday 02 August 2011, 05:45
Dallas Darling writes about Jane Fonda’s anti-war campaign which called for an end to the U.S. military occupation of Vietnam. He then compares Inspire’s Jihad Against Violence campaign and how successful Inspire’s endeavour could be.
Domestic abuse victims
Monday 01 August 2011, 20:15
Kalsoom Bashir talk to ITV West Regional News about the prevalence of domestic violence amongst women including within Muslim communities and how women’s lives are at risk because of the reluctance to discuss and address this unacceptable reality.
Radio Australia interview Sara Khan to discuss JAV
Sunday 31 July 2011, 04:37
San Lem of Radio Australia interviews Sara Khan about Jihad Against Violence and the reasons why Inspire felt it was necessary to launch JAV.
The British Muslim Voices We Need to Hear by Alan Johnson
Thursday 07 July 2011, 15:25
Alan Johnson writes extensively for the World Affairs Journal on the work of Inspire. Referring to Inspire’s director, Johnson writes “watch this Muslim woman and take heart. Her voice—not the braying of the separatists—could be the sound of our shared future.”
Muslim women's group launches 'jihad against violence'
Thursday 07 July 2011, 15:17
The Guardian covered the launch of Inspire’s Jihad Against Violence campaign. The JAV campaign was reported across the world including Radio Australia, Radio New Zealand, The National (UAE) and on many other websites and blogs.
The British Gender Jihad by Aftab Malik
Thursday 30 June 2011, 22:49
In the last decade in the UK there has been a generational shift amongst British Muslim communities which is ready to take on contemporary challenges. Many of those who are driving such change are women including Inspire who has “stood up against patriarchy, challenged extremist Muslims and thrown the gauntlet down to far right extremists.”
Islamophobia In Europe
Thursday 16 June 2011, 18:14
This podcast highlights a theme noted in the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) report – the growing prejudice against Muslims present across the region.
Muslim Women: Beyond the Stereotypes
Sunday 01 May 2011, 18:33
Inspire’s director, Sara Khan was featured in an article for The Guardian on 29th April 2011. The article, written by Haroon Siddique, looked at how Muslim women are breaking stereotypes and also examined Inspire’s work in providing training to Muslim women on counter-narratives to violent extremist ideology.
Statement in Support of Dr Usama Hasan
Sunday 13 March 2011, 16:29
Dr Usama Hasan a science lecturer and Imam of Al Tawhid Mosque Leyton, retracted statements on 4th March 2011 about his belief in evolution after death threats were made against him. He had previously stated Darwin’s theory of evolution was compatible with Islamic teachings.
"Under the Prayer Mat"
Wednesday 19 January 2011, 19:59
Maqsood Khan’s film “Under the Prayer Mat” was filmed for the Guardian online and was screened on 18th January 2011. The film features Inspire’s Project Manager, Kalsoom Bashir. As part of her work, she talks about the Muslim community’s struggle against extremism and tackling conservative views about Muslim women in Britain.
British Muslim women pay respects to soldiers who have laid down their lives for their country
Saturday 03 July 2010, 19:00
A group of Muslim women in partnership with the Armed Forces Muslim Association (AFMA) attended a memorial event on Saturday 3rd July at the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) in Staffordshire.
Minority Media Conference
Tuesday 09 March 2010, 08:52
Inspire’s co-founder Tahmina Saleem was invited to give a presentation at a conference with the senior editors of the Guardian’s G2, Weekend, and Comments sections. She was joined on the panel by Aftab Malik of Canopus Consulting and writer and activist Simon Fletcher.
‘Where’s the Honour?’
Friday 05 February 2010, 18:39
Sara Khan was invited to talk at the conference. She spoke about how Islam does not support acts of violence against women, whether that be honour killings, domestic violence or forced marriages.
