Maira Mirza, Author at Islam21c

Maira Mirza

Maira is the Research and Communications Officer at Human Aid & Advocacy. She previously worked as the Campaigns Co-ordinator and Editor at Islam21c. And before this, she achieved an undergraduate and post-graduate degree in Psychology from UCL. Maira has been active in advocating on behalf of persecuted and oppressed communities through her voluntary work at Lighthouse Advocacy, as well as co-ordinating the Stand4Uyghurs campaign, wherein she supported in mobilising the community to defend Uyghur Muslims who are being persecuted by the Chinese Communist Party. She aspires to be a researcher, analysing the state of Muslims being persecuted or oppressed across the globe for their faith.

57 Articles

The awe-inspiring courage of Uyghur women living in exile

14 Jm2 44 ◦︎ 7 Jan 23 5 Min Read

In part two of this mini-series, Islam21c's Campaigns Co-ordinator and Stand4Uyghurs lead recounts her Istanbul trip from March 2022.

When Islam21c came together with exiled Uyghurs in Türkiye

2 Jm2 44 ◦︎ 26 Dec 22 8 Min Read

In part one of a mini-series, Islam21c's Campaigns Co-ordinator and Stand4Uyghurs lead recounts her Istanbul trip from March of 2022.

Islamophobia report exposes European governments’ complicity

20 Jm1 44 ◦︎ 14 Dec 22 8 Min Read

A recent report has exposed various European governments' complicity in ingraining Islamophobia into society.

Protests spread in China after Ürümqi inferno amidst zero-Covid policy

5 Jm1 44 ◦︎ 29 Nov 22 7 Min Read

Xi Jinping faces one of his biggest trials, after he recently began a third term as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party.

A gathering with Uyghur women on East Turkestan Independence Day

30 Rb2 44 ◦︎ 24 Nov 22 7 Min Read

Islam21c's Campaigns Co-ordinator, Maira Khan, writes about the recent East Turkestan Independence Day coffee morning.

FOSIS continues “Dismantling Islamophobia” tour despite institutional pushback

28 Rb2 44 ◦︎ 22 Nov 22 5 Min Read

FOSIS targeted with Islamophobia as it continues "Dismantling Islamophobia" university speaker tour.

Remembering the Second Islamic Republic of East Turkestan, 1944-49

18 Rb2 44 ◦︎ 12 Nov 22 7 Min Read

Uyghurs have shown resilience against Chinese occupation for over 100 years. We look at the Second Islamic Republic of Turkestan (1944-49).

Uyghur Legends: Shaykh Abdul Hakim Mahsum

14 Rb2 44 ◦︎ 8 Nov 22 5 Min Read

In this first article in the "Uyghur Legends" series, we look at the life of scholar, guide, and mentor, Shaykh Abdul Hakim Mahsum.

Reviving Uyghur History Week

13 Rb2 44 ◦︎ 7 Nov 22 2 Min Read

Did you know the first ever Islamic Republic in our Ummah’s history was established in East Turkestan? Uyghur history is rich with stories of men and women who struggled and sacrificed for the sake of Allah against persecution and occupation. This week we are launching ‘Reviving Uyghur History Week’ in order to honour Uyghurs and their magnificent history! We will be shedding light on Uyghur legends, I.e. the great martyrs of the Ummah as well as more inspiring stories! The Islamic Republic of East Turkestan 1933 The first ever Islamic Republic in our Ummah's history! READ NOW Uyghur Legends: Shaykh…

Remembering the First Islamic Republic of East Turkestan, 1933-34

13 Rb2 44 ◦︎ 7 Nov 22 5 Min Read

Uyghurs have shown resilience against Chinese occupation for over 100 years. We look at the First Islamic Republic of Turkestan (1934-35).

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