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

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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."

Could you explain how it is that female only events are apparently lawful under the EA but this one isn’t please?

OP I’m confused at your posts. If that’s that clearly illegal, why are you posting a call to legal action (what even is that?) why don’t you just take legal action yourself?! Why does someone else need to do it for you?

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How would it work? Who brings the action.

This isn't a male only event, since they allow girls under 12. So it's not a single sex event. So what are the grounds for excluding women 12+?

Because it’s not just male only. It’s for Muslim males and Muslim females up to age 11

Er, these ones do - religion. Belief is a protected characteristic.

I'm surprised to read other posts saying there are "women and children of both sexes" events, as I'm not sure how that can work legally.
Other than babes in arms, eg boy babies at a breast feeding group!

I meant exactly what I said. I think most people who aren’t trolling will realise I’m a feminist and find it unacceptable that in that charities eyes that equality in the UK doesn’t extend to Muslim women in the UK. Do they not deserve rights too?!

But the women also share that belief.

I said it's OK to have separate events. They should have similar investment and funding, proportionate to the number of runners. I've given you a list of women only activities at my local mosque, are you suggesting they should be open to men too?

If the ELM is only organising events for men then that is an issue and they need to be challenged. But if you tell people they can't have segregated events then you are imposing on the UK's religious freedoms which are for everyone, not just you.

This type of event - a charity fundraiser - where specific groups are invited to take part, is perfectly lawful. For example, imagine an event organised by the Stroke Association whereby only people who had suffered from a stroke could take part, would you object to that?
Muslim girls are unfortunately subject to all sorts of exclusions, all perfectly legal.

Females of 13 or over ARE over 12! If you’re over 12, you’re 13.

That doesn't mean that they can do what they like or that they are exempt from the Equality Act. The women they are excluding also share their religion so they are not correctly applying the exemption.

No grounds just patriarchal modesty requirements placed on women.

But it wasn't advertised as a single sex event. Their website is here:

https://muslimcharityrun.org.uk/

It's all 'people of all ages and backgrounds' and 'an event where everyone belongs'. You have to go rummaging in the drop down boxes on the event info page to find out 12+ girls and women are excluded.

I agree with Maya's analysis - I think it's legal.

Separate events would of course be fine. But they aren't. Go to their website and see for yourself. But everyone is welcome to ' cheer from the sidelines '! Yay, how gracious of the men folk.

A similar analogy would be a changing room that allows females of any age and males under 7. So males 8 and over would not be allowed. If boys are allowed, why not all males?

A girl or woman who wanted to join the run but was excluded.

OK, assuming your intentions are good then, are you a Muslim? Have you checked with Muslim women what they think? Heartwarming as your concern is, maybe they don't need you to jump in for them? This might be useful too. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_savior

Exactly. And according to the mosque, women and 12+ girls were excluded from participating because some make members of the mosque said so.

They were allowed to sit and watch though - how very ‘inclusive’.

Is this your own assumption then?

I’m not convinced Maya is right on this tbh because the PCs of religion, age and sex are all in play

what is the justification for the child cut off being 12? 14 year olds are children but a boy could participate yet not a girl?

Actually, it is mainly civil law but under certain instances criminal prosecutions can be instigated.
https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/sites/default/files/equalityguidance-criminal-civiljustice-2015-final.pdf