First published in Open Democracy on 12 February 2015 In the age of ISIS, dissent and criticism of religion is a life and death necessity. It…
Press Release: Much needed 7 February Conference on Sharia Law, Apostasy and Secularism
PRESS RELEASE 6 FEBRUARY 2015 Secularists will be gathering on 7 February 2015 in London for a day conference on Sharia Law, Apostasy and Secularism.…
We are being slaughtered by your secondary enemy!
OPEN LETTER TO THE LEFT AND FAR LEFT While you focus on US imperialism (no other) and on capitalism that exploits the masses in Muslim-majority…
Charlie Hebdo: There is no “culture of offence”
Below are my opening remarks at a 29 January panel discussion organised by UCL Atheist Society entitled “Living in outrageous times: Charlie Hebdo and the culture…
On Meeting of Women’s Rights Campaigners with Law Society
On Tuesday 13th January, women’s rights groups, including Southall Black Sisters, One Law for All, Nari Diganta and the Iranian & Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation…
A defence of Charlie Hebdo must also turn into defence of other blasphemers and apostates
FRENCH: Toute défense de Charlie Hebdo doit également devenir celle d’autres blasphémateurs et apostats SPANISH – BELOW Those of us who have openly criticised Islam…
After the Charlie Hebdo Massacre, Support those Fighting the Religious-Right
FRENCH: Après le massacre de Charlie Hebdo, Soutenons ceux qui se battent contre la droite religieuse SPANISH: Below After the massacre in Charlie Hebdo in…
For Charlie Hebdo: Rage and Solidarity
My message to Charlie Hebdo’s editor in chief, Gerard Biard: Dear Gerard I spoke on a panel with you in November last year at the…
We condemn the murderous attack on Charlie Hebdo by Islamic terrorists
The murderous attack today by Islamic terrorists on the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo has aroused people’s anger and disgust around the world. Charlie Hebdo…
Press release – Women’s rights campaigners welcome withdrawal of the Law Society’s sharia wills practice note
24 November 2014 One Law for All, Southall Black Sisters, the Centre for Secular Space, Nari Diganta and the Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation…