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East London Mosque Faces Backlash Over Women's Run Ban

10/12/2025

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The East London Mosque banned women and girls over 12 from the Muslim Charity Run, prompting backlash from campaigners who call the ban unlawful and regressively sexist for excluding older girls.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is investigating the policy.
Kellie-Jay Keen, founder of a feminist group, argues actions contradict the Equality Act.
The mosque maintains single-gender events are lawful and cites precedent.

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Story summary

The East London Mosque banned women and girls over 12 from the Muslim Charity Run, prompting backlash from campaigners who call the ban unlawful and regressively sexist for excluding older girls.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is investigating the policy.
Kellie-Jay Keen, founder of a feminist group, argues actions contradict the Equality Act.
The mosque maintains single-gender events are lawful and cites precedent.