Ghazal Tipu

Ghazal Tipu is a writer and charity communications professional based in north London. Her interests include civil society, poverty, race and faith-based activism. Read more of her writing at www.musingsofghazal.com.

Is it time for voluntary poverty?

Alternative forms of charity could have a deeper impact on the forces that underpin moral and social transformation.

By Ghazal Tipu

/ 30 May 2018

It is time that right-wing extremist acts are labelled as terrorist

'Lone-wolf attacks' by those inspired by the Far Right are driven by an ideology commited to violent individual acts. However, the UK cannot seem to decide whether to treat these acts as 'hate crime' or 'terrorism'.

By Ghazal Tipu

/ 27 Nov 2013

Flash mob iftars and the Ramadan Tent: Islamic organizing for social justice

Inspired by Islamic traditions, London's dynamic young Muslim scene is struggling for change.

By Ghazal Tipu

/ 28 Aug 2013

Female emancipation masks intolerance in the "burqa debate"

With a growing wave of fear and suspicion against Muslims sweeping through Europe, Britain must hold fast to its traditions of tolerance.

By Ghazal Tipu

/ 15 Jul 2010

Heavy sentences for Gaza protesters send a worrying message

Harsh sentences have been handed out down to British Muslim youths engaged in disorder while protesting Israel's attack on Gaza.

By Ghazal Tipu

/ 3 Mar 2010