Arzu Merali

Arzu Merali

ILWILR: In Memoriam Aaron Varricchio

Inna lilla wa inna ilayhi rajioun.  IHRC is devastated to hear of the loss of our former colleague and friend Aaron Varricchio in December 2023. Aaron (also known as Haroon) worked with us during the latter part of the 2000s, primarily as a campaigns officer. 

Talking about Palestine for UK Charities and Mosques

We have received many concerned enquiries from registered UK charities, including mosques, since October 7, regarding their position in supporting justice for Palestine.  These concerns include what can be said in khutbahs and programs, whether money can be raised for aid, if public positions can

PODCAST: Palestine- a new phase in the struggle against empire

This latest podcast in the The Long View conversations series, takes Dr. Ramzy Baroud and Romana Rubeo’s article ‘The Palestinian Occupation Authority: The PA’s Impossible Choice in the Age of the Lions’ Den‘ as a basis to explore the shift in Palestinian liberation struggles and

The Long View on Palestine

This is a quick reminder that the latest issue of The Long View, ‘Through the Looking Glass: Searching for Justice’ is available to read online.   Two of the essays focus on Palestine and how critical thinking and praxis can help liberate both Palestinians and

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Attending Protests

Please read through the following to be up-to-date on what powers can and can’t be used against protestors at demonstration in the UK. Information on this page is from Green & Black Cross SOLICITORS SPECIALISING IN HUMAN RIGHTS If you are arrested at a protest,