Muslim Women Connect is an initiative bringing together Muslim women from a broad range of careers and different walks of life in order to network, connect with and nurture the next generation of Muslim women.
A rich and varied programme of events and mentoring sessions will bring women together and inspire confidence and guide career development.
Here we are, counting our last precious days before the end of Ramadan 2017. Amazed at how quickly time flies with a hint of regret. Everyone of us faced a different test this Ramadan, some of us had to come face to face with our biggest demons; whether it was the feeling of loneliness when … Continue reading Making the most of the last few days.
Nimra Shahid shares how Muslim Women Connect motivates her 80% of your achievements in life are simply produced by product of you turning up, according to Woody Allen. The film director’s words prompted me to reflect upon the start of my beautiful journey with Muslim Women Connect, when I was first introduced to my … Continue reading Be Your Own Cheerleader
Written by Haleema Akhtar I’ve never felt my identity hindered me. Perhaps I’ve just been incredibly naive? Maybe I’ve been blind to the reality of this cruel world we live in? As a young Muslim, Kashmiri woman, I guess my identity is politicised more than most. Never have I felt discriminated against because of it … Continue reading The Struggles of a Muslim Woman
By Assma Youssef After graduating from university a few months ago, I knew that Brexit Britain would be heading for a few years of uncertainty. Like many fresh graduates, this uncertainty almost mimicked my own anxiety about my next career steps. But, as a British Muslim woman, learning about the findings of the Women and Equalities … Continue reading Triple systemic discrimination
