“It is a profound responsibility…to carry the stories of those who have been marginalised, silenced, or harmed by discrimination.”
September 8, 2026
For over 25 years, Majid Iqbal has built his career behind the scenes as a lawyer. Today, as CEO of the Islamophobia Response Unit, he’s using his legal expertise to stand alongside people affected by Islamophobic hate crime and discrimination. In his blog, he reflects on the responsibility of carrying other people’s stories and why he’s on our Spokesperson Leadership Programme to speak more publicly about the issues faced by his community.
What began as a mother’s determination to protect her child has since evolved into a career dedicated to transforming how the UK approaches housing, health and indoor air quality. Today, Kristine is recognised as a leading voice in medically important remediation, healthy buildings and indoor environmental health, working across housing, construction, healthcare and policy to drive meaningful change.
