Camilla Turner, political editor of the UK’s The Telegraph has written to IHRC again. See our response, and her enquiry below. IHRC Response Camilla, Re: your enquiry of 28 February 2026 It appears we have been asked the same question about
Renewed attacks by pro-Israeli figures on IHRC, have seen this last two weeks, attacks on its bookshop and gallery around the artwork ‘Kuffiyeh Resistance’ by artist Intifada Street. A brief summary posted on X can be found first after our response to the Reform UK
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
Towards Sacred Activism by Dawud Walid offers guidance for Muslims in the West on engaging in social justice activism while remaining true to their Islamic values. The work provides general parameters and reminders rooted in fundamental Islamic principles. This book draws from the rich Islamic
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
