A Case Study in Demonisation: The Times’ Accusation of Extremism and IHRC

November 7, 2023

On Friday 3 November 2023, The Times carried a piece that contained strange and misrepresentative claims about IHRC. These are sadly nothing new and are part of an environment of hate, currently being instrumentalised by the British government to crack down on legitimate and necessary

Alert – Palestine: Support the Boycott of the Apartheid Regime

November 7, 2023

Boycott those supporting the Apartheid regime Summary As the apartheid regime bombs Gaza, now is the time to step up your campaigning for Palestine and boycott Israeli apartheid. Use and share our Boycott Cards, and help end apartheid. To start you off, IHRC and

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ALERT – Rohingya: Demand ASEAN take action

October 30, 2023

Summary Write to the Foreign Ministers Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei demanding they use their influence within ASEAN to help the Rohingya. Background Since the 1982 Citizenship of Burma Act passed, the Rohingya have has their citizenship status stripped. This intensely increased the persecution

ALERT – Palestine Campaign Actions

October 27, 2023

The past two weeks have been horrifying to witness, as Gaza is pummelled by the Israeli forces. IHRC has produced many campaign actions for Palestine, and support for those who are campaigning. They are linked below. Summary The past two weeks have been horrifying

Alert- UK / Palestine: Demand the Football Association ends bias on Gaza

October 26, 2023

Summary    The Football Association (FA) holds minute silence at England game for those killed in Israel and Brussels, whilst ignoring Palestinians being massacred in Gaza. Write to them and demand they accept all lives are equal. Background    On Tuesday 17th October the England

ALERT: UK – Teaching about Palestine at School, Your Rights

October 13, 2023

Ideas from educators on how to teach about Palestine across various subjects. Summary Raza Kazim, in the seminar ‘Children’s Rights to Express Solidarity with Palestine’ explains briefly how teachers can discuss the issue of Palestine, even at the time of conflict. Requested Action

ALERT: UK – Showing Support for Palestine at School, Your Child’s Rights

October 11, 2023

IHRC is resharing its seminar and advice for parents of children showing solidarity with Palestine at school. This alert provides advice on your child’s rights to show solidarity, and what to do if your child has been targeted because of their views. Summary

ODIHR HDIM Side Event: Presenting ‘The Rise of Citizenship Deprivation: A Global Threat to Human Rights’

October 6, 2023

Join the report’s author Caterina Aiena and the IHRC Chair Massoud Shadjareh in Warsaw to discuss increasing use of citizenship deprivation / stripping measures. Date: Monday 9th October 2023 Time: 16.00 CEST Venue: Plenary Room, Sofitel Warsaw Victoria building, Warsaw Registration at the door. Join