Birmingham: Muslims Connect held a coffee morning for international women day at Connect centre Coventry road. It was hosted by Shreen Mahmood. The aims of the event was to inspire, empower and celebrate women’s achievements in the community. Money was raised for food packs for families in Palestine. The keynote speakers were Uzma Pinks, Aamila Begum, Sadak Mirza, Shahid Butt, Hafsah Rehman Inam Malik and others. Also present were Asia Hussain, Aliya and others. Report by S M Irfan Tahir Photojournalist / Member National Union of Journalists (NUJ) Great Britain.