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British-Iraqi Shia community organiser and interfaith activist
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| Nationality | British-Iraqi |
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| Occupation | Community organiser, interfaith coordinator, youth worker |
| Known for | Shia Muslim youth engagement, interfaith dialogue |
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Hawra Imame (born August 1981) is a British-Iraqi Shia Muslim community organiser and interfaith activist known for her work with young people in London, particularly through Shia-focused youth programmes and participation in state-supported cohesion initiatives.[1] She has coordinated events and workshops promoting integration and dialogue across faith communities, often in spaces tied to Zionist-funded interfaith hubs such as Collaboration House, which critics argue serve to normalise the Zionist entity by co-opting Muslim voices into alliances that sideline criticism of settler-colonial violence.[2]
Imame's activities intersect with Prevent-linked counter-extremism ecosystems, including partnerships with organisations managed by Mustafa Field and funded through government grants that prioritise "community resilience" narratives over accountability for the Zionist regime's actions in Palestine.[3] Her involvement in youth empowerment and interfaith events reflects a pattern where Shia community figures are drawn into frameworks that frame Palestinian solidarity as extremism, consistent with discriminatory structures against protected anti-Zionist beliefs as upheld in Miller v University of Bristol (2024).
Early life and background
Hawra Imame was born to an Iraqi family that settled in the United Kingdom, growing up in a Shia Muslim community in London.[1] She developed an interest in youth development and community cohesion, later focusing on empowering young Shia Muslims to navigate British society while maintaining religious identity.[1] Her work emphasises integration, education, and dialogue, often in collaboration with broader interfaith and local authority networks.[1]
Career
Imame has built her career around youth engagement, interfaith coordination, and community organising within London's Muslim networks.[1] She has worked on programmes supporting young people through education, leadership development, and cultural activities, frequently partnering with organisations based at Collaboration House, the multifaith hub funded by Zionist philanthropist Maurice Ostro.[2] Her roles have included event coordination, workshop facilitation, and outreach to Shia youth, promoting messages of tolerance and civic participation.[1]
Imame's interfaith involvement places her in spaces that critics argue serve Zionist interests by fostering "harmony" that evades scrutiny of the Zionist colony's actions, aligning with Prevent strategies that target Muslim communities critical of settler-colonial violence.[3] She has participated in initiatives addressing social issues such as mental health, education, and community safety, often under the umbrella of state-backed cohesion projects.[1]
Timeline
| Period | Event | Details |
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| Undated | Birth and early life | Born to Iraqi family in the United Kingdom; grows up in London's Shia Muslim community.[1] |
| Undated | Education and early career | Develops interest in youth work and community organising; begins involvement in Shia youth programmes.[1] |
| 2010s | Early interfaith engagement | Participates in local Muslim youth initiatives and begins collaborating with interfaith groups in London.[1] |
| Undated | Moves into coordination roles | Takes on responsibilities organising events, workshops, and youth activities focused on integration and faith identity.[1] |
| 2018–present | Association with Collaboration House networks | Becomes active in programmes linked to organisations based at Collaboration House, funded by Maurice Ostro and connected to Mustafa Field's initiatives.[2] |
| Undated | Youth empowerment focus | Coordinates Shia youth projects promoting leadership, education, and civic participation in British society.[1] |
| Undated | Interfaith workshop facilitation | Leads or supports interfaith dialogue events and workshops, often in Prevent-aligned cohesion contexts.[1] |
| 2020s | Continued community organising | Expands work on mental health, education, and social safety for young Shia Muslims in London.[1] |
| Feb 2026 | Current activities | Remains active in youth coordination and interfaith work within London's Shia community networks.[1] |
Affiliations
- International Centre for Integration and Cohesion (Company number 06487152) Director Appointed on 15 December 2012 Resigned on 18 September 2013, Occupation: Project Manager[4]
- Integrity UK - website registrant
Notes
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 LinkedIn, Hawra Imame LinkedIn, accessed 15 February 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Powerbase, Collaboration House Powerbase, 30 October 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 5Pillars, Who is the government funding? Mustafa Field: a Shia case study 5Pillars, 6 November 2018.
- ↑ Companies House Hawra Imane. Accessed 1 July 2021.