The Platform: THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH

PLATFORMING VOICES

Reclaiming the Media

Bringing together a panel of renowned and celebrity speakers, join us as we explore how to reclaim the media and our voices in Britain today.

Date: Tuesday 7th June 2011

Time: 6pm

Venue: Conway Hall (Nearest station: Holborn)

25 Red Lion Square, WC1R 4RL

London, United Kingdom

Speakers:

PETER OBORNE, Chief Political Commentator, The Daily Telegraph

UZMA HASAN, Producer, ‘The Infidel’ movie

MYRIAM FRANCOIS-CERRAH, Researcher, writer and commentator

FAISAL HANJRA, Assistant Secretary General, MCB

Also featuring the official celebration of the launch of THE PLATFORM.

Refreshments will be provided.

This is a FREE entry event, but registration is required. To register, please email admin@the-platform.org.uk with your contact details and “Attending” in the subject line.

About The Platform

Following a successful pilot run in 2010, The Platform is back in 2011, bigger and even better than before. Designed to facilitate a space for expression, promote positive engagement and encourage a renewed and dynamic thinking for progress, The Platform is a site that unites talented Britons of diverse ages and backgrounds in the common cause of bettering Britain.

An event brought to you by The Muslim Council of Britain’s Youth Affairs Committee.

Poster artwork by Rukia Begum and Sayed Khan