public policy

* The Politician Who Challenged Islamophobia

community advocacy

counter narrative

faith vs culture

fighting Islamophobia

muslim public affairs council

political debate

systemic reform

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

women rights in Islam

On July 3, 2026 By MPAC

When a right wing politician tried to corner her, UK Member of Parliament Naz Shah delivered a definitive response about her faith and her past. In this special edition of The MPAC® Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, guest host Lorraine Ali hears how true Islamic values directly oppose the abuse and forced marriages often mistakenly blamed on religion. Correcting these systemic narratives and empowering authentic representation is at the core of the policy and media work led by MPAC® every day. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description or pinned comment!

The Shocking Double Standard in the Justice System

British politics

criminal justice reform

domestic abuse survival

legal double standards

muslim public affairs council

systemic inequality

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

true crime survi

women rights advocacy

On June 30, 2026 By MPAC

In this special edition of The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, guest host Lorraine Ali hears the grueling truth behind what drove UK Member of Parliament Naz Shah into politics. Naz Shah exposes a devastating gender double standard in the justice system after fighting her mother's 20-year sentence for killing her abuser. Exposing systemic flaws and advocating for true equity under the law is exactly how the team at MPAC works to protect communities and influence policy every single day. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description or pinned comment!

Strong Mom’s Legacy From Punishment to Power & Parliament

community development

community organizing

leadership development

muslim public affairs council

narrative change

political strategy

salam al-marayati

social evolution

suffragettes history

On June 24, 2026 By MPAC

True leadership means carrying the weight of an evolving society without leaving anyone behind. In this episode, Salam Al Marayati sits down with UK Member of Parliament Naz Shah to break down why lasting cultural and political shifts require moving the entire collective mindset forward. This strategic focus on narrative and systemic change is exactly how the Muslim Public Affairs Council, MPAC, works to shape policy and advance representation today.- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.

Hoda Hawa | MPAC Empowering Voices Awards

empowering voices

hoda elshishtawy

On November 3, 2017 By MPAC

MPAC Director of Policy & Advocacy, Hoda Hawa, speaking at the 2017 MPAC Empowering Voices Awards. Learn more about the event at http://mpac.org/empowering-voices. Watch all videos from the event: http://bit.ly/2xODHX7. ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national ---------- About MPAC: MPAC improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities.