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Nigeria: Fears of State Sanctioned Violence in Abuja, Wednesday

Islamic Movement commemoration of Ashura targeted in Communique from FCT Police Command IHRC is deeply concerned regarding a notice circulated by FCT Police Command demanding that no one attends the Ashura commemorative march tomorrow in Abuja. The notice appears to threaten use of force to

PODCAST: A Muslim Bloc Vote: A Dream Worth Chasing?

Watch and listen to three special podcasts looking at the UK General Elections and the possibility of a Muslim bloc vote with IHRC media officer and former journalist Faisal Bodi, former IHRC head of research and current co-editor of The Long View, Arzu Merali and

20 years ago the ICJ found Israel’s wall illegal

20 years ago the ICJ ruled that Israel’s wall was illegal. A year later Palestinians called for an official BDS movement. Israel continues to ignore international law and the ICJ. And we continue to pressure Israel with BDS and other actions to stop the Gaza

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

Event Report: Palestine and the Quest for Justice

IHRC collaborated with Islamic Courses for the panel discussion Palestine and the Quest for Justice with speakers Professor Ilan Pappe, Laila Al-Arian and Jonathan A.C. Brown. The event was held at the Al Manaar Islamic Centre in Ladbroke Grove and was chaired by Yahya Birt,

What the Algerian Revolution Tells Us About Palestine

This week Algerians are celebrating 62 years of independence from French colonial rule. Over 5 million Algerians were killed in their fight for freedom. Here is what they can teach us about today’s fight for a Free Palestine