- Season 2 | Episode 03
Changing the Game | SDG 5&10
Podcast Trailer
Amna is dedicated to fostering a safer, more inclusive sports culture by tackling racism, misogyny, and gendered Islamophobia in football. As a co-founder of The Three Hijabis, she drives systemic change by raising awareness about discrimination and violence in sports, leading anti-racism campaigns, facilitating organisational training, and organising community workshops. Through advocacy and engagement, their work empowers marginalised communities and champions equity in sports and beyond.
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.
Amna Abdullatif
Advocate | Coach | Speaker
Amna Abdullatif is a community psychologist with over 15 years of experience in the voluntary sector, where she has led national and international projects aimed at supporting women and children. As a passionate advocate for social justice, Amna is recognised as a Vital Voices Visionary and was honoured as one of 20 global women leaders in Washington, DC, for her groundbreaking work.
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.
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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