{"id":2710,"date":"2014-10-12T10:38:45","date_gmt":"2014-10-12T10:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/english.thesunrisetoday.com\/?p=2710"},"modified":"2014-10-12T10:38:45","modified_gmt":"2014-10-12T10:38:45","slug":"councillor-rabina-wins-european-diversity-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.thesunrisetoday.com\/index.php\/councillor-rabina-wins-european-diversity-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Councillor Rabina wins European Diversity award"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Rabina\"<\/a>Tower Hamlets Councillor Rabina Khan, Cabinet Member for Housing and Development, was named \u2018Hero of the Year\u2019 at this year\u2019s European Diversity Awards.
\nThe award was given to Councillor Khan in recognition of her achievements in promoting equality and diversity in her working life \u2013 as a writer and film producer; in her political life \u2013 as a ward councillor and Cabinet Member, and in her personal life as a mother of three children and well-respected member of the local community.
\nCllr Rabina Khan was chosen from a shortlist of eight including ITN\u2019s Managing Editor Robin Elias and comedian and actress Francesca Martinez.
\nA statement from the European Diversity Awards said: \u201cRabina Khan is a truly inspirational Muslim woman who has dedicated her life, both personally and professionally to creating an inclusive and equitable society for all.
\n\u201cHer particular focus has been on challenging perceptions of Muslim women and advancing the integration of Muslim women into mainstream society across Europe.
\n\u201cShe has achieved this through writing, producing and directing a number of ground-breaking films including The Good Wife and Shrouded.\u00a0 She has also written a number of novels and short stories highlighting positive role models of Muslim women as well as working with the police and criminal justice system to create greater understanding of the complex issues at play for Muslim communities in Europe.\u201d
\n\"Rabina2\"<\/a>Speaking after the ceremony, Cllr Rabina Khan, said: \u201cI am hugely honoured, humbled and grateful to be recognised at the European Diversity Awards. At a time when there are many who seek to sow division in our societies, the European Diversity Awards is a testament to how much more can be achieved when we stand together.
\n\u201cIf my work can encourage other women, particularly mums, living ordinary lives in Britain and across Europe, to get involved in politics and public life more generally, and act as positive role models to today\u2019s generation of Muslim women, then that will be my greatest achievement.\u201d
\nTower Hamlets Mayor, Lutfur Rahman, said: “I am delighted that Councillor Khan has received recognition for making equalities a critical dimension of her work. I extend my congratulations and best wishes to her. ”
\nBBC newsreader Jane Hill, who hosted the ceremony, explained the ethos of the awards, saying: \u201cThe European Diversity Awards recognise excellence in the areas of gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, race, culture and religion across Europe. They are unique in recognising all aspects of diversity across the whole of Europe and celebrate the best across both the corporate and campaigning aspects of diversity.\u201d
\nThis year\u2019s judges included Baroness Doreen Lawrence, herself a former winner of the award, a range of leaders and diversity professionals from banks and businesses and Labour MEP Michael Cashman. Other winners at the Diversity Awards included BBC Newsnight presenter Evan Davis.<\/p>\n

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