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Rozena Freelancer
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Freelance Engagement Consultant who is passionate about engaging marginalised communities and underrepresented groups in #democratic activities, #campaigns, #governance and #education🌹✊🏽
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For any questions, please DM me, email [email protected] and/or attend our next Icebreaker and Q&A Session later this evening: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1288713670...
November 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
November 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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In light of the above, on 24th & 26th Nov, I'll be offering an opportunity for organisations and individuals to gain some further insight into the importance of #MentalHealth and #wellbeing support in #engagement contexts, from a #decolonial perspective, in addition to practical tips.
November 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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The theme of this year's upcoming UK #DisabilityHistoryMonth is "Disability, Life and Death". The theme of this year's #IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth is "Flip The Script".

Both themes aim to challenge assumptions, stereotypes and narratives that misrepresent the relevant communities.
November 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Much research has documented that #MentalHealth and #wellbeing services do not always cater to, and are not always sensitive to, the needs of marginalised communities (Abbas & Farooq, 2022).
November 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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The above is not an exhaustive list, and taking #intersectionality into account, some people identify with more than one of the above mentioned groups.

The above also only covers the UK. Globally, attacks on #EDI, #unity and #justice are also ongoing, and extend much further.
November 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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In addition to the above, there has been a 6% increase in #race #HateCrimes in the year ending March 2025 (UK Home Office data), increased fear among Sikh communities following religiously aggravated attacks (The Guardian, Nov 2025), and attacks on trans rights.
November 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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The OfS Sexual Misconduct Survey found that 1 in 4 final year university students reported experiencing #SexualHarassment since becoming a student, with confidence in reporting #misconduct dropping among female, LGBTQ+ & disabled students + students who actually experienced misconduct.
November 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Tell MAMA reported in February that over 70% of young #Muslims who say they experience #MentalHealth struggles, also say they have been victims of #islamophobia.
November 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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In 2025, there have been further cuts to disability support. The assisted suicide bill was debated in Parliament without consultation with disabled people. Final year disabled students in universities reported lower satisfaction across every theme of the NSS, compared with non-disabled peers.
November 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM
If you’re #Muslim - in these incredibly challenging times - please remember and emphasise the importance of #unity and #CollectiveCare in our community 💚

#MentalHealth #islamophobia #wellbeing #decolonisation
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
You can also attend one of our upcoming webinars to support your learning around #MentalHealth in #engagement work from a #decolonial perspective (which is very relevant to tackling #islamophobia!)

#decolonisation #wellbeing #webinar #psychology #democracy #campaigns #governance #education
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
If you’d like support with engaging #Muslims in #democratic activities, #campaigns, #governance or #education, through consultancy & support, training & development &/or content creation, please email [email protected], or attend an upcoming Icebreaker and Q&A Session, to find out more.
November 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
As a non-Muslim, there’s many things you can do this IAM & beyond, to combat islamophobia e.g. sharing the contributions of Muslims, calling out discrimination, learning something new about Islam, or contacting the IAM team for guidance on supporting the campaign: www.islamophobia-awareness.org
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The theme for this year’s #IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth (IAM), “Flip The Script”, is all about challenging narratives, #assumptions and #stereotypes that misrepresent #Muslims, and platforming stories that show the reality of #islamophobia.
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
➡️ Islamophobia also continues to effect other religious minorities (Awan & Zempy, 2024; Sealy & Modood, 2025).
November 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
➡️ Over 70% of young #Muslims in the UK who say they experience #MentalHealth struggles, also say they have been victims of #islamophobia (Tell Mama, Feb 2025)

➡️ 59% of all articles associate Muslims with negative behaviour (Tell Mama, Feb 2025)

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#HateCrime #discrimination
November 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
➡️ Religious hate crimes targeted at #Muslims rose by 19% (the sharpest of any religious group), in the year ending March 2025 (Home Office data, Oct 2025)

➡️ 6,313 cases of #anti-Muslim hate were recorded in 2024, a 43% increase on the previous year, with 5,837 reports verified (Tell Mama, Feb 2025)
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
➡️ In August 2025, more than 10 attacks on mosques were reported across the country (British Muslim Trust, October 2025)

➡️ 78% of young Muslims say they’ve faced Islamophobia, with 2/3 reporting being bullied (Muslim Youth Helpline, July 2025)

#HateCrime #islamophobia #islam #discrimination #racism
November 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
(8) A huge heartfelt thank-you again and in advance - and I'm looking really forward to what Year 2 will bring! 🥰☪️🌹💚
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November 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
(7) (HINT: It’s #IslamaphobiaAwarenessMonth and #DisabilityHistoryMonth is soon upcoming! 😉)

Alternatively, or in addition to the above, you can attend my next Icebreaker and Q&A Sessions, and/or other upcoming events to support with your learning! 👍🏽

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November 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
(6) If you’re an organisation that’s keen to enhance engagement of marginalized communities and underrepresented groups in democratic activities, campaigns, governance and/or education, please email [email protected], to find out more about how I can support you! 👍🏽
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM