The Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) is pleased to announce its seventeenth Annual Genocide Memorial Day, which will take place on Sunday, 18 January 2026. This year’s theme is Genocide: How did we get here?, focusing on the ongoing genocide in Gaza. About the GMD
Please find below three age appropriate lesson plans looking at how xenophobia works within society, and ways of disrupting racism and hatred. These lesson plans all use Armin Greder’s renowned book, ‘The Island‘*. Lesson Plans Ages 16+ The Island’ by Armin Greder Suitable for History, Citizenship,
Ages: 16+ Background: This stand alone lesson analyses the operation of xenophobia and connects it to current and recent eras. Learning objectives: Critically analyse how the book explores fear of the other, xenophobia make links between the story and real-world issues (migration, racism, Islamophobia, exclusion)
Ages: 11 – 15 Background: Understanding how otherisation works with Aim / learning intention: Understand the themes of fear, exclusion, and empathy in the story Recognise how people can be treated unfairly because they are “different” Reflect on why kindness and inclusion matter in
Ages Under 10s Teachers may wish to use selected parts of the story. Not suitable for very young children. Background. This stand alone lesson plan can help under 10s understand how otherisation of refugees and migrants works Aim / learning intention: Recognise how people can
September has been marked by events that profoundly shaped global politics, often through violence and repression. 11 September resonates in Latin America, as it marks 52 year since the US-backed coup in Chile that toppled President Salvador Allende, Latin America’s first democratically elected leader, ushering
Islamic Unity Week is an annual event observed between the 12th and 17th of Rabi ul-Awwal, aiming to bring Muslims together by recognising both Sunni and Shia dates for the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). It promotes unity, dialogue, and
This was our window in the IHRC Bookshop & Gallery today*. Because no-one is illegal. Afterwards we also added, When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit and Environment of Hate: the New Normal for Muslims in the UK. You can read more on how anti-migrant hatred is
