A mosque in East London has banned women and girls over the age of 12 from participating in its annual charity fun run, sparking outrage and accusations of sexism and discrimination. The event, promoted as 'inclusive' and 'family-friendly', is open to men and boys of all ages, but organisers confirmed that older girls and women are not allowed to take part. Equality campaigners and women's rights groups have condemned the policy as unlawful and regressive, while the Equality and Human Rights Commission has said it will assess the case. The mosque insists its policy is legal, citing provisions for single-gender sporting events, but critics argue it undermines equality and reinforces restrictive attitudes toward women in public life.