PRESS RELEASE: UK – Demonised discourse over riots must stop
August 9, 2011
IHRC is deeply concerned about the level of demonisation in media and governmental discourse regarding the on-going riots and disturbances.
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PRESS RELEASE: Syria – Ramadan Bloodshed as Army Kills Civilians Across Syria
August 2, 2011
IHRC demands halt to violence against civilians in Syria
PRESS RELEASE: UK – Report overviewing Hate Crimes against Muslims identifies Government Policy and Media as problematic
July 28, 2011
A report outlining the results of a pilot project into hate crime has found that Muslims in the UK regularly feel that government policies target Muslims and exemplify hateful speech.
FORWARDED PRESS RELEASE: UK – Extradition Detainee’s Family Commemorates 5th Year in Prison
July 18, 2011
The family of Talha Ahsan will mark the fifth anniversary of his imprisonment without trial with readings of his poems written over the course of his detention, including a new piece entitled,“Extradition”.
PRESS RELEASE: Malaysia – IHRC welcomes release of four Muslims detained for their religious practice
July 11, 2011
Malaysian government still needs to tackle sectarian institutions and policies.
PRESS RELEASE: Europe/ Israel /Palestine – Blocking of Pro-Palestinian activists an indictment of Europe
July 8, 2011
Europe can no longer claim a moral high ground.
PRESS RELEASE: UK/Israel/Palestine – British Detention of Palestinian Activist Sheikh Raed Salah
July 7, 2011
Arrest of the prominent Palestinian activist sparks widespread condemnation of British government.
PRESS RELEASE: The Netherlands – Dutch parliament mulls ban on Halal slaughter
July 4, 2011
Muslim and Jewish groups decry proposed legislation that they argue impinges their right to practise their religion, and freedom of religious expression.
