Can We Embrace Labels at University?
Labels are often used negatively, to put people into compartments and blame entire groups for the actions of a few. We recently shared stories where…
The Somalia Elections: Progress Through Peace
With the elections in Somalia just around the corner, there is no better time to call on Somalis to come together in the spirit of…
The Muhammad Plan PBUH,Preventing Global International Terrorism
A Blue- Print Economic and Political Multi-facet Strategy to Defeat Global Terrorism and Instability: A Global Security Strategy in the Muslim World for the 21st…
Syrians Are Human Beings. Not Things That Come In A Packet.
We recently discussed the dangers of labelling and how metaphors can be used consciously or unconsciously, to dehumanise and create hate and division. That’s why…
My Skin Colour Is Not An Excuse to Label Me
We’ve all seen footage of Islamophobic attacks on public transport making the rounds on our social channels at some point or other. But I didn’t…
Minnesota: We Need to Show Our Strength
We were extremely distressed to hear about the attack in Minnesota, USA, in which a young man stabbed nine people at random in a shopping…
“Swarming Refugees” and the Dangers of Labelling
When does a description of someone become a label? It can be a tough one to answer but, generally, if the description denies our value…
My hijab is not an excuse to label me
Not too long ago, I was standing at a bus stop in Fleet Street when a woman broke off her conversation on her mobile to…
A very Somali Summer
Summer 2016 is drawing to a close as the dreaded school term is looming closer; looking back at these past few weeks I can certainly…
International Youth Day
International Youth Day – A day out to meet the policy makers and shakers There is a time and place to find out the secrets behind the…