Reyhana Patel
Reyhana is a free-lance writer based in the UK. Reyhana graduated from the University of the West Indies Cave Hill with a BSc in Business Management and later completed an MSc in Economic Development Policy at the University of Birmingham. Her Masters thesis looked at the British government's counter-terrorism operations and its effects in combating home-grown terrorism in Muslim communities.
Reyhana has been a long-time campaigner for the anti-war movement and justice for the Palestinian people. She has also contributed her expertise and knowledge surrounding counter-terrorism operations and issues facing Muslim communities in the UK. As a result, she offers a unique analysis in areas dealing with extremism, counter-terrorism policy and community cohesion. Some of her work has been featured in the Huffington Post UK
When she's not taking part in activist work, Reyhana enjoys swimming, reading, writing and spending time with friends and family.
Latest Articles
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There Is Nothing British About Banning Press TV
Ofcom's decision to revoke Press TV's license is un-British and demoralises freedom of speech
Jan 30, 2012
- Reyhana Patel
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Britain Could Really Use its Own Version of 'All-American Muslim'
A reality show similar to 'All-American Muslim' could be one solution in countering Islamophobia and removing the stereotypes surrounding British Muslims
Dec 21, 2011
- Reyhana Patel
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Campaign Grows to Support 'All-American Muslim'
Home improvement giant Lowe's has caved into pressure to support Islamophobia by pulling advertising space from TLC's reality show 'All American Muslim.'
Dec 14, 2011
- Reyhana Patel
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Midlands Mosque Vandalised on Remembrance Day
A Midlands mosque was vandalised on the morning of Armistice Day in what is suspected to be a hate crime
Nov 15, 2011
- Reyhana Patel
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Banning Extremist Groups: Productive or Counter-productive?
The Home Office's decision to ban Muslim Against Crusades is counter-productive and will have little effect on curbing the group's activities
Nov 15, 2011
- Reyhana Patel
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91% Decrease in Use of Terrorism Stop and Search Powers
A statistical bulletin released by the Home Office shows a 91% decrease in stop and searches carried out under anti-terrorism legislation in the UK.
Oct 14, 2011
- Reyhana Patel
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West Midlands Police Arrest Seven in Birmingham Terror Raids
West Midlands Police have arrested six men and one female in Birmingham in a major counter-terrorism operation
Sep 19, 2011
- Reyhana Patel
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Ten Years On: The Silent Victims of 9/11
While we remember those who died as a result of al-Qaeda's actions on September 11th 2001, we must also remember the silent victims of 9/11
Sep 10, 2011
- Reyhana Patel
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Britain's New Threat of Extremism-The English Defence League
Clampdown on Britain's far-right movement the English Defence League is needed before Britain witnesses an Anders Breivik style attack.
Aug 23, 2011
- Reyhana Patel
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'Fake Terrorist' Delivers Counter-terrorism Training in America
U.S Federal Homeland Security grants are being used to promote Islamophobia across America.
Jul 18, 2011
- Reyhana Patel
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