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

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’

Muslim mayor hails ‘truly inspiring’ charity fun-run after women and girls banned from taking part

Tower Hamlets mayor Lutfur Rahman has praised a charity fun-run that banned females aged over 12 as "truly inspiring" after presenting awards at the event