- Season 2 | Episode 03
Changing the Game | SDG 5&10
Episode Introduction
Credo Voices, the podcast where we bring you inspiring stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
For generations, football has been more than a game. It’s a global language of unity, passion and identity. But beyond the celebrations, racism and discrimination continue to cast a shadow over the sport. The Euro 2021 finale reignited this conversation when a social media post became a national movement, challenging the status quo in football and beyond.
On this episode of Credo Voices, we travel to the UK to meet Amna Abdullatif, a dedicated advocate and one-third of the three hijabis, a group using their platform to fight racism, misogyny and Islamophobia. Through their work, they are striving for a football culture that is safer, more inclusive and free from discrimination while tackling broader social justice issues. Join us as Amna shares how a single act of defiance became a force for systemic change, using football to fight hate, empower marginalised communities and inspire a future where the sport truly belongs to all.
Alongside Shaista Aziz and Huda Jawad, Amna co-founded The Three Hijabis, a pioneering collective of British Muslim women who challenge the rising racism and abuse in football. Following the Euro 2020 finals, their viral petition demanding lifetime bans for racists in football resonated with the public, gathering over 1.2 million signatures and sparking a national conversation.
What began as a grassroots campaign has evolved into an award-winning organisation that does far more than just petition. The Three Hijabis deliver anti-racism training, facilitate public education workshops, and collaborate with institutions to create safer and more inclusive spaces in sports and society at large. Their ongoing work continues to inspire collective action and amplify the voices of marginalised communities across the UK.
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