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What’s New at IHRC?

27 August 2019 – Here are a few highlights of recent activities at IHRC and also what’s coming down the track. As ever please remember us in your prayers and consider giving us a donation using any of the methods listed on our website or

Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif makes surprise appearance at G7 summit

French President Emmanuel Macron pulled something of an end run around Donald Trump over the weekend when he invited Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif to visit Biarritz, the location of the G-7 Summit, while the G-7 was still meeting. Macron and others have been pushing

Sunnis and Shiahs – Not Who They Think They Are

Imam al-Asi discusses the source of sectarian narratives and the wide ranging implications this creates for today. This is the Khutbah of Imam al-Asi held on 6 September 2013 in Washington, D.C. Keywords: sectarianism, asabiyah

Lesson Plan: Remembering the Genocide in Bosnia

Ages 12 – 16 Two lessons on the Genocide in Bosnia, covering History, Law, Politics, PSHE, RE and Citizenship strands. Learning outcomes: To learn about and critically evaluate restorative justice; to learn about the scale of genocide in Bosnia. Download the PDF here. Lesson 1:

Lesson Plans: The Case for Reparations

Ages 14 – 16 Learning outcomes: To understand the meaning for reparations To learn about current debates regarding reparations To think about the types of reparations and how they can be calculated Each lesson is self-contained and can be used individually or together (possible lessons

Lesson Plan: Genocide Memorial Day – The Children

Ages 8 – 18 This minute long clip (see below) provides a quick explanation of the concept of ‘genocide’ and can be used as an introduction or starting point in a lesson. The video highlights that anyone, from any background, including children, can be and