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Muslim women have launched a campaign for equality in Scottish mosques amid claims of underrepresentation on committees and a lack of discussion around issues that affect them, such as domestic violence.
Scottish Mosques For All (SMFA) has been set up to “highlight the importance of inclusivity of women in our mosque spaces at all levels”.
The group, which is made up of “women’s advocacy groups, mosque representatives and committed individuals”, according to the website, said there is a gender equality “crisis” in mosques.
A statement on the group’s website reads: “It is unfortunate that many mosques fail to provide basic access for Muslim women to use the facility to pray or the quality of the space can often be inadequate and not suitable.