Imkaan Explained

Imkaan is a UK-based Black feminist organation dedicated to addressing violence against Black and minoritised women and girls.^[1]

Imkaan was founded in 2004.^[2] From 2004 to 2013 its executive director was Marai Larasi.^[3] Since May 2019 Imkaan's executive director has been Baljit Banga.^[4]

In March 2020 Imkaan launched a report, Reclaiming Voice, on sexual violence against minoritized women.^[5]

External links

• Imkaan website

Notes and References

1. Book: Helen Beckett. Jenny Pearce. Understanding and Responding to Child Sexual Exploitation. 2017. Taylor & Francis. 978-1-351-86657-6. 67.
2. https://www.endvawnow.org/uploads/browser/files/shelter_uk_case_study_imkaan.pdf Case Study: Imkaan—Supporting Asian, Black, Minority, Ethnic, and Refugee Survivors
3. David Batty, Marai Larasi: 'I'm hurt that this country neglects BME women', The Guardian, 12 February 2019. Accessed 14 December 2020.
4. https://www.wave-network.org/members/baljit-banga/ Baljit Banga
5. [Joanna Bourke]