Engaging with the Islamic World

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The Engaging with the Islamic World Group (EIWG) has the task of promoting understanding of British foreign policy abroad, but also has a domestic role in tackling extremism and building an understanding of Islam in Britain. Its activities appear to overlap with the Islamic Media Unit.

Funding

The Engaging with the Islamic World Group (EIWG) has an annual Budget of 8.5 million and a staff of 26 [1]

People

British Ambassador to the Lebanese Republic Frances Guy was previosly head of Engaging with the Islamic World Group (EIWG)

Notes

  1. The Sunday Telegraph (LONDON), December 10, 2006 Sunday, pounds 350,000 trips to boost the image of British Muslims, BEN LEAPMAN Home Affairs Correspondent Pg. 13