Muslim Women’s Network says charity run could have been more inclusive
Muslim Women’s Network says charity run could have been more inclusive
But the organisation said it was also ‘concerned about the disproportionate media attention given to the event’.
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Minister ‘appalled’ at Muslim charity run in London that excluded women
Minister ‘appalled’ at Muslim charity run in London that excluded women
Event in Victoria Park organised by East London mosque and London Muslim Centre was open to ‘men, boys of all ages and girls under 12’
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Why Are Women Over 12 Excluded from East London Mosque's Park Charity Event?
Why Are Women Over 12 Excluded from East London Mosque's Park Charity Event?
Outrage erupts over East London Mosque's 5km fun run on 12 Oct 2025 excluding women/girls over 12 in Victoria Park
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Mosque’s ban on female fun-runners breached law, says barrister
Despite being advertised on its website as an ‘inclusive’ event open to men and boys of all ages, women and girls over 12 were not allowed to take part
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Labour minister criticises ban on women and teenage girls taking part in London mosque charity fun run
The housing secretary said the decision by the East London Mosque was ‘inappropriate’
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
London mosque faces criticism over 'men and young girls only' charity fun run
East London Mosque sparks criticism over the charity run, open to men and girls under 12 only
Evening Standard
Evening Standard