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East London mosque has filed formal complaint about CEMB to Pride

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On July 14, 2017
  • 1 Comments
  • CEMB, East London mosque, LGBT, Pride
This post was first published as ‘Criticism of Islam or Islamism is not anti-Muslim bigotry’, The Freethinker, 15 July 2017 East London mosque has filed a formal complaint regarding the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain’s presence in Pride in London and stated that our placards, including “East London mosque incites murder of LGBT” were “inciting hatred against Muslims” and […]
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What happens to iERA T-Shirts in my hands

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On May 31, 2014
  • 16 Comments
  • CEMB, IERA, Islamism, Jaman, terrorism
The iERA has sent the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain (CEMB) two T-shirts. You know, the yellow ones which their dawah teams wear on the streets of Britain to hate-preach misogyny and death to apostates, gays, Jews, unveiled women, Muslims who don’t agree with them…. They have sent the T-shirts to prove that anyone can wear them. […]
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New Report: Evangelising Hate – Islamic Education and Research Academy (iERA)

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On May 19, 2014
  • 0 Comments
  • CEMB, IERA
A new report from the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain “Evangelising Hate” exposes the Islamic Education and Research Academy (iERA) as a Hate Group. You can read the report here. Whilst iERA purports to be a missionary-like charitable organisation, it is in fact a “soft Islamist” group, which acts as the Islamist movement’s public relations […]
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CEMB November Update: Apostasy, Sex Segregation and Islamist Double-Speak

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On November 26, 2013
  • 0 Comments
  • CEMB, ex-Muslims
Hello APOSTATES IN ISLAM REPORT The Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain (CEMB) and Atheist Alliance International have published a new report on the Political and Legal Status of Apostates in Islam with the support of The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science UK. The report examines sources for laws that prohibit apostasy from Islam, […]
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CEMB needs your support

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On August 14, 2013
  • 3 Comments
  • CEMB
Dear Friend PROTECT NAHLA MAHMOUD Following her interview on Channel 4 on Sharia law, Islamists have threatened Sudanese secular campaigner and Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain (CEMB) Co-Spokesperson Nahla Mahmoud with death, calling her a ‘Kafira’ and ‘Murtada’ who has offended Islam and brought “fitnah”. The threats have been reported to the police who have […]
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Evening drinks in London with Gita Sahgal

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On May 9, 2013
  • 0 Comments
  • CEMB, Events
Tonight, 9 May 2013, the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain has organised evening drinks with Gita Sahgal, Executive Director of Centre for Secular Space. 6:30-8:00pm at The George on the Strand, 213 Strand, London WC2R 1AP. Entry is £3; £1 for unwaged, which can be paid at the door. All are welcome. Author Rumy Hasan […]
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Defend Bangladeshi Bloggers, Events, Ex-Muslims in Morocco and More

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On April 15, 2013
  • 0 Comments
  • Bangladesh, bloggers, CEMB, ex-muslim, Morocco
Hello We are writing to give you an update on some important actions and events. 25 APRIL: INTERNATIONAL DAY TO DEFEND BANGLADESHI BLOGGERS The Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain and others have called for 25 April to be an international day to defend Bangladesh’s bloggers and activists. Please spread the word, sign this petition today, […]
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It’s on Saturday

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On June 21, 2012
  • 0 Comments
  • CEMB
Join us to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain on Saturday 23 June 2012 from 13.00-16.00hours in London. There is still space so book your tickets today if you can join us! Speakers and acts include: Renowned Philosopher AC Grayling Writer and Documentary-maker Gita Sahgal Comedian Kate Smurthwaite Theoretical Physicist […]
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I have chosen to speak up

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On November 8, 2011
  • 14 Comments
  • CEMB, ex-muslim
Here are some testimonies from atheist ex-Muslims: I left Islam at 16. I am at university now, but I am still “in the closet” about my atheism, worried about the reaction it would get from religious family members and friends. I still have to pretend to pray and wear the hijab. This has been frustrating, […]
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