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Charlotte Church @charlottechurch.bsky.social · Jul 2

🍉 Tonight 🍉

@channel4news.bsky.social
@zeteo.com will air the documentary Gaza: Doctors Under Attack

Weds 2nd July, 10pm

Repost to spread the word

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Sabina Hafesji @sabinahafesji.bsky.social · Jul 2

Only a few minutes in, and in tears already 💔

#Gaza #Palestine #Healthcare

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jul 2

TV tonight: Channel 4 airs the Gaza documentary the BBC wouldn’t broadcast

Ramita Navai investigates Israel’s attacks on Gaza’s hospitals in a controversial film. Plus: celebrating football hero Mary Earps. Here’s what to watch this evening

www.theguardian.com

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Sabina Hafesji @sabinahafesji.bsky.social · Jun 27

So excited to be working with such talented women including @zarahms.bsky.social for the @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social !

Members, look out for a meeting invite for 9th July. Email us on [email protected] if you haven’t received the invite

#NHSMuslimWomen

NHS Muslim Women’s Network @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social · Jun 26

🌟 Big news! We’re thrilled to introduce the @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social Leadership Committee!

This incredible team will help nurture and grow our mission of empowering Muslim women in the NHS and beyond

Meet them at our next members event on 9th July - check your emails for the invite!

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Muslim Council of Britain @muslimcouncil.bsky.social · Jun 16

✊Next in our Townhall Series: Black Muslim Communities

📍Seminar Room 4, London Muslim Centre, E1 1JX
🗓️ 24th June 2025, 6–8pm 
♿ Whitechapel / Aldgate East stations Disabled access available

We’ll talk Islamophobia, housing, racism & more

Reserve your limited place: buytickets.at/muslimcounci...

A promotional flyer for an event titled “The Future of British Muslims: Townhall for Black Muslims” hosted by the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB). The event is on 24th June 2025, from 6–8pm at the London Muslim Centre, with disabled access and nearby transport links. The background shows people in discussion, with a graphic of two speaking profiles and a registration link at the bottom.

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · Jun 8

Live tracker of the Madleen freedom flotilla: freedomflotilla.org/ffc-tracker/

Photo of the Madleen flotilla with text that says “ALL EYES ON DECK”

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Sabina Hafesji @sabinahafesji.bsky.social · Jun 6

🌙⭐️ Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating 🌙⭐️

#Eid #Eid2025 #EidAlAdha

NHS Muslim Women’s Network @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social · Jun 6

Eid Mubarak to all of our members & followers celebrating today. May you all have a blessed day with family and loved ones ⭐️

As always, our thoughts are with those around the world in less fortunate positions and unable to celebrate Eid as usual 💙

#Eid #NHSMuslimWomen #EidAlAdha

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · May 24

Arsenal deny Barcelona a third consecutive Champions League and are European champions for the first time since 2007.

#UWCL

LISBON, PORTUGAL - MAY 24: Stina Blackstenius of Arsenal celebrates scoring her team's first goal with teammate Alessia Russo during the UEFA Women's Champions League final match between Arsenal WFC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Jose Alvalade on May 24, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.

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NHS Muslim Women’s Network @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social · May 21

Register via @eventbrite.bsky.social

www.eventbrite.com/e/from-sidel...

From Sidelined to Strategic: In conversation with Shareen Holmer-Nasim

Shareen Holmer-Nasim shares her research exploring Muslim women's career journeys in London under Royal Holloway, University of London

www.eventbrite.com

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NHS Muslim Women’s Network @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social · May 21

You can find the full report here:

mcb.org.uk/mcb-showcase...

MCB Showcases ‘From Sidelined to Strategic’: Pioneering Research on Muslim Women’s Career Paths in London | Muslim Council of Britain

The Muslim Council of Britain is proud to showcase "From Sidelined to Strategic" by Shareen Holmer-Nasim, part of a two-part research series exploring Muslim women's career journeys in London, conduct...

mcb.org.uk

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Sabina Hafesji @sabinahafesji.bsky.social · May 21

Please join our webinar on Friday which will explore research undertaken which looks at the career journey’s of Muslim women in London

Please share with colleagues and networks

#NHSMuslimWomen

NHS Muslim Women’s Network @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social · May 21

Backed by @muslimcouncil.bsky.social & supported by @runnymedetrust.bsky.social, the network are holding a webinar on Friday to explore Shareen Holmer-Nasim's research exploring Muslim women’s career journeys, conducted via @royalholloway.bsky.social

Register for the webinar lnkd.in/ehmAeh4C

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NHS Muslim Women’s Network @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social · May 21

Backed by @muslimcouncil.bsky.social & supported by @runnymedetrust.bsky.social, the network are holding a webinar on Friday to explore Shareen Holmer-Nasim's research exploring Muslim women’s career journeys, conducted via @royalholloway.bsky.social

Register for the webinar lnkd.in/ehmAeh4C

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NHS Muslim Women’s Network @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social · Apr 29

A reminder to sign up for this webinar via Eventbrite - registration closes Fri 9th May

www.eventbrite.com/e/in-convers...

To get a 15% discount Heena's book, visit uk.jkp.com/products/min... & use code NHSMWN15 (valid from 10th May - 31st May 2025)

#NHSMuslimWomen #OurNHSPeople #NHS

NHS Muslim Women’s Network @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social · Apr 10

We're proud to announce a webinar with the author of Minority Ethnic Voices in Healthcare Professions, Heena Mahmood, taking place on 12th May 2025.

To register,visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/in-convers...

The webinar is open to all, so please share & forward to colleagues & networks

#NHSMuslimWomen

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Muslim Council of Britain @muslimcouncil.bsky.social · Apr 29

Today we hand-delivered a letter to the Prime Minister, signed by over 300 individuals representing more than 1,400 organisations, urging him to recognise Palestinian statehood and take action to end the genocide in Gaza.

Let’s unite for Palestine. #NowItsYourTurn

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Muslim Council of Britain @muslimcouncil.bsky.social · Apr 29

Thank you @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social network for your support. Unity and action is paramount as you have shown. Thank you once again.

NHS Muslim Women’s Network @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social · Apr 29

The @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social are one of the signatories of this letter led by @muslimcouncil.bsky.social, to Keir Starmer @primeministeruk.bsky.social calling for the recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state and a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

#Palestine
#Gaza

Muslim Council of Britain @muslimcouncil.bsky.social · Apr 29

Hundreds of British Muslim organisations have united to call on PM Keir Starmer to recognise Palestinian statehood and demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

You can read the letter here: bit.ly/pmlettergaza...
Read our full statement here: tinyurl.com/GazaLetterPR

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NHS Muslim Women’s Network @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social · Apr 29

The @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social are one of the signatories of this letter led by @muslimcouncil.bsky.social, to Keir Starmer @primeministeruk.bsky.social calling for the recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state and a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

#Palestine
#Gaza

Muslim Council of Britain @muslimcouncil.bsky.social · Apr 29

Hundreds of British Muslim organisations have united to call on PM Keir Starmer to recognise Palestinian statehood and demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

You can read the letter here: bit.ly/pmlettergaza...
Read our full statement here: tinyurl.com/GazaLetterPR

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Muslim Council of Britain @muslimcouncil.bsky.social · Apr 22

Kudos to Gary Lineker, an icon in many ways, but a man of integrity and principle!

Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · Apr 22

Gary Lineker, "What's going on there (Gaza), the mass murder of thousands of children is something we should have an opinion on"

Amol Rajan, "The BBC needs to be impartial about it"

Gary Linekar, "Why? It needs to be factual"

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Muslim Council of Britain @muslimcouncil.bsky.social · Apr 29

Hundreds of British Muslim organisations have united to call on PM Keir Starmer to recognise Palestinian statehood and demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

You can read the letter here: bit.ly/pmlettergaza...
Read our full statement here: tinyurl.com/GazaLetterPR

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Sabina Hafesji @sabinahafesji.bsky.social · Apr 23

Sad to see 1 of the primary schools I used to go to is closing down & merging with another primary school I used to attend.

What was previously oversubscribed schools to now changes in demographics with fewer families being able to afford housing, gentrification has a lot to answer for

#Hackney

Hackney Citizen @hackneycitizen.bsky.social · Apr 23

Council to close four primary schools as pupil numbers collapse

#Hackney #schools #education @js-ldrs.bsky.social

www.hackneycitizen.co.uk/2025/04/23/c...

Council to close four primary schools as pupil numbers collapse

St Dominic’s, St Mary’s, Oldhill and Sir Thomas Abney schools to shut from September

www.hackneycitizen.co.uk

Sabina Hafesji @sabinahafesji.bsky.social · Apr 15

#YoullNeverWalkAlone 💔

All On The Board @allontheboard.bsky.social · Apr 15

Remembering all those who lost their lives on the 35th anniversary of The Hillsborough tragedy.
Thoughts, love and prayers to their families, friends and everybody affected by that tragic day in 1989. They shall never walk alone.

#YoullNeverWalkAlone #Hillsborough #JFT97

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Sabina Hafesji @sabinahafesji.bsky.social · Apr 13

Further attacks on healthcare facilities in Gaza, just despicable.

When will it stop? When will the world take action to help the Palestinian people 💔

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Israeli air strike destroys part of last fully functional hospital in Gaza City

The Israel Defense Forces said the hospital contained a

www.bbc.co.uk

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Sabina Hafesji @sabinahafesji.bsky.social · Apr 10

Really excited for this webinar next month with Heena Mahmood, especially as her book arrived the other day!

To register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/in-convers...

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NHS Muslim Women’s Network @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social · Apr 10

We're proud to announce a webinar with the author of Minority Ethnic Voices in Healthcare Professions, Heena Mahmood, taking place on 12th May 2025.

To register,visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/in-convers...

The webinar is open to all, so please share & forward to colleagues & networks

#NHSMuslimWomen

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Sabina Hafesji @sabinahafesji.bsky.social · Apr 8

What a result ❤️

#Arsenal

The Guardian @theguardian.com · Apr 8

Declan Rice’s double rocket sinks Real Madrid to put Arsenal in dreamland

Who knew that Declan Rice would be able to bend a free-kick like Beckham? On the very biggest stage. And not just once, either. On a red-letter night for Arsenal, one to fire dreams of the ultimate triumph, their key midfielder brought the house down; Real Madrid to their knees, as well. It is never wise to write off the Champions League holders, the 15‑time winners, the club that have the patent on voodoo-style comebacks. Surely not this time. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

Sabina Hafesji @sabinahafesji.bsky.social · Mar 30

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating 🌙⭐️

#Eid2025 #Eid #EidMubarak

NHS Muslim Women’s Network @nhsmuslimwomen.bsky.social · Mar 30

Happy Eid to all network members and all of our followers and supporters celebrating Eid 🌙⭐️

May you all have a blessed time with loved ones ❤️

#Eid #Eid2025 #EidUlAdha #EidMubarak

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Sabina Hafesji @sabinahafesji.bsky.social · Mar 13

So please be kind. Please look out for each other. Thanks to those who have already reached out to check in on me. And if anyone wants time to talk, rant or vent, feel free to get in touch

#NHS
#NHSEngland #NHSE

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