'Horror' at London Mosque ‘Blocking’ Girls over 12 and Women From Charity 5km Run

How ’sexist’ was the East London Mosque’s male-only charity run?

Critics have hit out at media coverage which has labelled an East London Mosque Trust male-only charity run as "misogynistic," adding that single-sex events are lawful, common among various faith groups, and that the issue has been blown out of proportion. The Muslim Charity Run, which was held on Sunday in Victoria Park located in London’s Tower Hamlets, was "open to men, boys of all ages and girls under 12, but everyone is welcome at the park …

Uproar as London mosque bars women from charity run

UK Communities Secretary Steve Reed said Tuesday it was "absolutely unacceptable" for women to have been excluded from a charity running event in a London park organised by a mosque. The East London Mosque staged its annual five-kilometre fundraising run last Sunday, advertising it as "inclusive" and for "runners and supporters of all ages and abilities". But it also noted the run was only open to "men, boys of all ages and girls under 12". A Ma…

London Mosque Barring Women From Charity Run 'Unacceptable': Minister

UK Communities Secretary Steve Reed said Tuesday it was "absolutely unacceptable" for women to have been excluded from a charity running event in a London park organised by a mosque.

'Horror' at London mosque ‘blocking’ girls over 12 and women from charity 5km run

The event raises 'thousands of pounds for vital causes across the UK and abroad' has been heavily criticised for not allowing women or teenage girls to participate

Labour minister criticises ban on women taking part in London mosque charity fun run

The housing secretary said the decision by the East London Mosque was ‘inappropriate’