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To call for this charity to be sued under UK equality act ?!

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Sickleg · 13/10/2025 16:33

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1kwk1204jno.amp

They’ve got millions . Make them pay some of those millions to a women’s charity.

BBC STORY:

A charity run organised by the East London Mosque Trust has excluded women and girls aged 13 and over from taking part.
The Muslim Charity Run, which was held in Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets on Sunday, said on its website: "Our inclusive atmosphere ensures that every individual, from the youngest to the oldest, can take part and make a difference."
It added: "This is open to men, boys of all ages and girls under 12, but everyone is welcome at the park to cheer on the runners."

A stock image close-up of a female athlete tying her running shoe.

'Inclusive' Muslim Charity Run bans women and teenage girls - BBC News

The Muslim Charity Run says its "inclusive" race is open to men, boys - and girls under 12.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1kwk1204jno.amp

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JHound · 13/10/2025 17:08

5MinuteArgument · 13/10/2025 17:01

There's a 1,000 post thread on this, on Feminism Chat.

Interesting that the (very short) article on the BBC website says that females of 13 and over are barred from the event. In fact its females over 12. Although I'm very surprised the BBC covered this at all as it doesn't fit with their cosy view of the world.

What “cosy world view” where we have a million charity events that exclude / are focused on certain groups.

JHound · 13/10/2025 17:07

SomeGreyDay · 13/10/2025 17:05

Do you really need to ask? Have you not heard of the equality act? Read it and it'll tell you why this event is all types of wrong.

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Can you answer my question?

JHound · 13/10/2025 17:06

I remember Tommy Ten Names shared a screenshot with his followers on Twitter taking issue with a domestic violence hotline specifically for black and minority ethnic women.

I guess that should be closed down too.

SomeGreyDay · 13/10/2025 17:05

JHound · 13/10/2025 16:44

Why?

Plenty of charities exist that exclude certain groups / only focus on some groups.

Do you want an end to all of them?

Do you really need to ask? Have you not heard of the equality act? Read it and it'll tell you why this event is all types of wrong.

5MinuteArgument · 13/10/2025 17:01

There's a 1,000 post thread on this, on Feminism Chat.

Interesting that the (very short) article on the BBC website says that females of 13 and over are barred from the event. In fact its females over 12. Although I'm very surprised the BBC covered this at all as it doesn't fit with their cosy view of the world.

Hufflemuff · 13/10/2025 16:58

As a fat woman who hates exercise, I welcome this approach.

Locutus2000 · 13/10/2025 16:58

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CraftyNavySeal · 13/10/2025 16:56

Presumably you want to ban women only runs as well then?

JHound · 13/10/2025 16:53

SadOldLadyOfTheLowlands · 13/10/2025 16:49

I believe this one is because it EXCLUDES a single group - women over 12.

So? What’s the difference between excluding 1 group vs. 10?

SadOldLadyOfTheLowlands · 13/10/2025 16:49

I believe this one is because it EXCLUDES a single group - women over 12.

JHound · 13/10/2025 16:44

Why?

Plenty of charities exist that exclude certain groups / only focus on some groups.

Do you want an end to all of them?

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