The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) is this week supporting Knife Crime Awareness Week, a campaign of the Ben Kinsella Trust, aiming to raise awareness, foster community dialogue, and promote effective strategies to tackle this critical issue.
Knife Crime Awareness Week, an annual week of advocacy takes place from 19th to 25th May 2025 with the aim of raising awareness, educating communities, and highlighting the good work of individuals, parents & carers, charities, police forces and frontline organisations right across the country.
Throughout the week, the MCB will showcase efforts from Muslim communities across the UK that have taken proactive steps to address knife crime within their cities & towns, including projects run by Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre in Birmingham and Tooting Islamic Centre in London.
A template Friday sermon (khutbah) and related guidance will also be released to support leadership in mosques & community centres navigate the challenges and highlight the importance of working with local partners and initiatives to keep our streets and our young people safe.
Dr Wajid Akhter, Secretary General of the MCB, said,
“As an organisation committed to the well-being and safety of all communities in Britain, the MCB recognises the urgency of addressing knife crime. We have a collective responsibility to tackle this issue comprehensively and in an evidence-led way, working in partnership with communities, law enforcement, health professionals and policymakers. We hope this week starts or accelerates conversations at leadership, community, family and other levels on this critical issue.”
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For more information on Knife Crime Awareness Week visit www.knifecrimeawarenessweek.org.uk
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