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THE REALITY
Islamophobia is prevalent in our society - but it doesn't have to be
Every day people are experiencing Islamophobic hate crime. Research shows that the majority of anti-Muslim hate is directed at women. Over the past 6 months, Shantona has been working to collect local women’s untold stories and make a difference.
We have transformed those stories into a short book coming soon and a short film – showcasing the voices of local Muslim women in Leeds.
However, we know this is not enough. It is everybody’s responsibility to stand up and Say No to Islamophobia – not just Muslims – and to show our society that these attitudes and behaviours are not acceptable.
THE FACTS
The majority of anti-Muslim hate is directed at women
Every day, people across our communities are experiencing Islamophobic hate crime – in workplaces, shops, on public transport, and in their own homes. This affects all of us.
WHAT WE'VE DONE
Giving Muslim women a voice
Shantona has spent the past 6 months collecting the untold stories of local Muslim women - transforming them into a book and short film to amplify their voices.
Book
Islamophobia: Untold Stories
A collection of local Muslim women's untold stories - gathered over 6 months by the Shantona team. This short book captures the real, lived experiences of women in our community facing Islamophobia every day.
Short Film
Islamophobia: Untold Stories - the film
A short film showcasing the voices of local Muslim women in Leeds - their experiences, their stories, and their call to action. First screened at our Islamophobia: Untold Stories event, where 37 individuals signed the pledge.
TAKE A STAND
We're asking you to call it out - every time
Whether it is at your workplace, in the supermarket, at the bus queue or even in your own home - call out Islamophobia every time you hear it, see it and sense it
Call out Islamophobia every time you hear it, see it and sense it
Show that Yorkshire says No to Islamophobia
Join the growing number of individuals and organisations in Leeds making a change
WHO HAS PLEDGED
Organisations and individuals standing with us
Join the growing number of organisations and individuals across Leeds who have pledged to say No to Islamophobia.
Organisations
Women Friendly Leeds
Women’s Health Matters
Leeds Arts Health & Wellbeing Network
Leeds Women’s Aid
Service User Group Live Well Leeds
Live Well Leeds
Touchstone
Chapeltown Community Nursery
Feel Good Factor
Zest
Leeds Cookery School
Open Source Arts Leeds
Individuals
Liz Thompson
Hannah Carey
Losa Marl
Carol Cronin
Esther Bissell
Derek Simpson
37 additional individuals – the first to sign the pledge at the screening of Islamophobia: Untold Stories
