Useful Documents - Religion & Belief
Faith in Rural Communities: Contributions of Social Capital to Community Vibrancy
This report is the result of an 18 month study, supported by DEFRA and carried out by Coventry University in partnership with the Arthur Rank Centre and the Church of England National Rural Officer. Vibrant rural communities are sustained and enhanced by the informal and individual actions of people of faith. These often small and unseen actions benefit the whole community. The full report or four page summary can be downloaded here.
http://www.arthurrankcentre.org.uk/publications/faith_in_rural_communities/index.html
Antisemitic Incidents Report 2006: A report published by The Community Security Trust
The Community Security Trust has just published its report ANTISEMITIC INCIDENTS REPORT 2006. The report highlights that the CST recorded 594 antisemitic incidents in the UK in 2006. This is the highest annual total since the CST began recording antisemitic incidents in 1984, and is a 31 per cent rise from the 2005 figure of 455 incidents. A copy of the report can be downloaded here.
http://www.thecst.org.uk/docs/Incidents_Report_06.pdf
She Who Disputes - Muslim Women Shape the Debate
This report produced by the Muslim Women's Network and the Women's National Commission challenges the stereotypes which exist about Muslim women as suppressed and unwilling to make their own choices in life. The women whose voices are recorded here spoke with passion and conviction about their desire to engage in decision-making processes both at the local and national levels and to fight for their Islamic rights. To read this report please see: She Who Disputes
Ramadan Fact Sheet 2008
These notes are intended for managers and staff that work with individuals who are Muslim and will be fasting during the month of Ramadan. It is intended to increase understanding about the month of Ramadan and offers advice on how to be supportive of colleagues among you who are fasting. The notes also offer some guidance on dealing with customers during the month of fasting. To read the fact sheet please see: Ramadan Fact Sheet
