IHRC is deeply saddened to hear of the loss of our friend Mrs. Meher Husain, a stalwart of the struggle against injustice, particularly for the Palestinian people. Mrs. Husain was an inspirational figure, who was often seen at the London, UK pro-Palestine demonstrations, and every
Recent events in the UK have underscored a disturbing erosion of the rule of law, an erosion that threatens not only lawyers and judges, but the fundamental rights of all. Last week this formed part of the IHRC panel at the United Nations in Geneva,
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
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
Trying to get your head around the multiple crises in the UK at the moment? We are knocking 40% off the following titles which look at some of the issues in and of conflict at the moment. Try Ash Sarkar’s Minority Rule: Adventures in the
