Islamophobia, Dehumanization and War! (UN International Day to Combat Islamophobia)

To celebrate our diverse Strathclyde community, we welcome you to join our experts panel to discuss Islamophobia, its history, and its grave implications on Muslims, minorities, and wider society in the UK and abroad. The event will have a special focus on the ongoing case study of the War on Gaza and how it relates to Islamophobia.

Audience: Open to University staff, students, professionals, and wider community. Muslims and non-Muslims welcome.

Price: The event is FREE to attend. We highly recommend attendees contribute any amount to SUMSA’s fundraiser for Palestine (MAP) via link: https://www.justgiving.com/team/sponsoredwalkforgaza 

Location: Teaching and Learning Building, Level 3, Room 325a&b, 51 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XU

Prayers: Maghrib prayer will be led at the venue. Please bring a prayer mat. Taraweeh prayers will be held at nearby SUMSA building (St Paul’s).

Dinner: an iftar meal will be served.

If you are unable to sign up on native do sign up though this link instead: https://forms.office.com 

Speakers:

Dr Khadija Mohammed: Associate Dean (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) at The University of The West of Scotland Academic, Senior Lecturer, community leader, and activist.

Br Omar Afzal: Award winning Public Affair and Media relations expert, Activist, and Community Leader.

Professor Peter Hopkins: Keynote speaker and professor at Newcastle University

Dr Tarek Younis: Respected academic, cultural Psychologist, and Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University (London)