Ahmed joined the Anti-Muslim Hatred Working Group in 2012. She has worked to get
anti-Muslim crime recognized as a
hate crime within the United Kingdom, earning recognition from
Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth who said she "is a great role model doing excellent work". Ahmed has worked to challenge the social prejudice linking
Muslim culture to terrorism, especially after notable shooting events such as the
Charlie Hebdo shooting. In 2014, Ahmed founded the online platform She Speaks We Hear, which aims to both boost women of all faith and provide a counter-narrative to negative stereotypes of Muslim women. As a step to further counter Islamophobia, Ahmed added the ability for women to record and anonymously share any experiences of
mistreatment or
bigotry on She Speaks We Hear. Ahmed has stated that the new organization aims to improve both British policymaking and help Muslim communities progress throughout the country. Ahmed has also stated that the new group will work alongside existing organizations like the
Muslim Council of Britain. == Awards and honors ==