Shabna Begum

Chief Executive of the Runnymede Trust and author of From Sylhet to Spitalfields: Bengali Squatters in 1970s East London, with a background as a secondary school teacher and doctoral researcher into migration histories.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 43min

Radio ReOrient 13.10: Countering Islamophobia with the Runnymede Trust, with Shabna Begum, hosted by Claudia Radiven and Amina Easat Daas

In this engaging discussion, Shabna Begum, the CEO of the Runnymede Trust and author of 'From Sylhet to Spitalfields,' dives into her efforts countering Islamophobia. She reflects on Runnymede's trailblazing work since 1997 and the impact of events like 9/11 on Muslim communities. Shabna emphasizes the importance of understanding structural causes rather than merely interpersonal hate. Highlighting the rise of far-right politics and the connections between local and global issues, she urges for community action and solidarity to combat racism.

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