The failure of the so-called rules-based world order to stop the genocide in Gaza forms the theme of this year’s Genocide Memorial Day. The promise of “never again” rings hollow as the institutions established to prevent and punish mass atrocities appear increasingly unable—or unwilling—to fulfil
The Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) is pleased to announce that its eighteenth Annual Genocide Memorial Day will take place on Sunday, 17 January 2027, at P21 Gallery in London. The World After the Rules: Reimagining Global Justice About the GMD 2027 event This
On Sunday 18th January 2026, the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) hosted its seventeenth annual Genocide Memorial Day (GMD) at the P21 Gallery in London. This year’s theme was “Genocide: How did we get here”, which focused on the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The genocide
The Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) is pleased to announce its seventeenth Annual Genocide Memorial Day, which will take place on Sunday, 18 January 2026. This year’s theme is Genocide: How did we get here?, focusing on the ongoing genocide in Gaza. About the GMD
The Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) is pleased to announce its seventeenth Annual Genocide Memorial Day, which will take place on Sunday, 18 January 2026. This year’s theme is Genocide: How did we get here?, focusing on the ongoing genocide in Gaza. About the GMD
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
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