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International aid agencies warn of starvation and death as Israel seizes Rafah crossing, restricting humanitarian aid flow into Gaza
Staff Reporter
May 9, 2024
International aid groups have warned of exacerbating an already grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza if an Israeli offensive on Rafah goes ahead, after Israel blocked the supply of essential aid…
Activists ‘occupy’ Birmingham New Street Station to protest “deplorable” Gaza aid suspension
Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
Pro-Palestine activists have held an "emergency occupation" of Birmingham New Street Station, protesting against the British government’s "deplorable decision" to suspend funding to UNRWA. Called with less than 24 hours…
Community to stage charity sleepout in Birmingham to raise funds for Gaza children this winter
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
A community sleepout in the open outdoors is set to take place in Birmingham next month to raise funds for Palestinian children in the besieged Gaza strip. With the motto…
Birmingham activists plant tree to remember the city’s contribution to global debt justice
Staff Reporter
January 23, 2024
Local activists will plant a gingko tree in Birmingham’s City Centre Gardens to mark the location of the largest human chain to have taken place in the UK in the…
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity urges individuals to make a will as it offers free service
Staff Reporter
January 22, 2024
The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is urging individuals to make a will, as it offers a service to write one for free. According to recent research by Canada Life, more than…
Change into Action campaign helps 750 rough sleepers move into much-needed accomodation
Staff Reporter
December 17, 2023
A West Midlands campaign to take rough sleepers off the streets has helped get 750 people into accommodation. According to Birmingham City Council, generous public donations totalling more than £280,000 have helped provide…
Birmingham activist returns Empire Medal over treatment of refugees and free school meals
Rangzeb Hussain
July 11, 2023
A Birmingham social work activist has returned his British Empire Medal in protest over "Labour's refusal to commit to free school meals and the Tories removal of children's murals" at…
Brummie women distribute toys to young earthquake victims in Turkey to mark Eid festivities
Staff Reporter
June 30, 2023
A group of women from Birmingham have visited Türkiye this week to help child refugees following the devastating earthquake in the region earlier this year. The delegation fundraised thousands of…
Birmingham Muslims gather for festive Ramadan bazaar ahead of Eid celebrations
Staff Reporter
April 18, 2023
Muslims from across Birmingham descended on Sparkbrook this weekend for an Eid shopping extravaganza, ahead of festive celebrations, as Ramadan begins to wind down this week. With around 5 days…
Birmingham imam receives MBE for feeding homeless and helping NHS staff during pandemic
Rangzeb Hussain
March 27, 2023
A Birmingham mosque leader who helped to feed the homeless, refugees, victims of domestic abuse and frontline NHS staff during the COVID-19 pandemic has received an MBE. Mohammad Asad, lead imam at Birmingham…