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Emancipating the Muslim Mind

Fahad Ansari challenges the institutional mindset amongst UK Muslims regarding the electoral process, in this timely piece.   “The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed” Steve Biko “We are going to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery

UN Side Panel on the Palestine Movement Crackdown

Join the IHRC’s UN team for the UN side panel on the Palestine Movement Crackdown DATE: 24 June 2024 TIME: 11.00 am CEST. Venue: Online IHRC TV or YouTube  – in person Room XXV, UN Buildings, Geneva Download the 2023 Report here    At this event, the SR Rapporteurs

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