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Islamic Relief: Japan Tsunami Appeal
People are being urged to help Islamic Relief get much-needed aid to the people of Japan, as the country struggles in the aftermath of an earthquake, tsunami, and a growing nuclear crisis. The full scale of the disaster is now starting to emerge, following a devastating tsunami which swept the north-east of Japan after a…Read more Islamic Relief: Japan Tsunami Appeal
New Zealand Red Cross – Earthquake Appeal
A devastating earthquake hit Christchurch, New Zealand on 22 February 2011, killing around 100 people and injuring around 2,500. There is widespread destruction, including collapsed buildings in the centre of the city and damage to roads and bridges. The mayor of Christchurch, Bob Parker, has declared a state of emergency and aid is being co-ordinated…Read more New Zealand Red Cross – Earthquake Appeal
URGENT NEWS RELEASE: Iran to execute 19-year-old man on false charge of sodomy – LATEST PRESS RELEASE
Help us save Ehsan's life - See sample letter below London – 11 January 2011 A 19-year-old Iranian man is facing imminent execution on charges of attempting to rape another man (sodomy or lavat), even though the allegation was withdrawn by the accuser. There is no evidence that the accused youth is gay. Ehsan was…Read more URGENT NEWS RELEASE: Iran to execute 19-year-old man on false charge of sodomy – LATEST PRESS RELEASE
Please Donate to Australian flood relief appeal
The Queensland Government has launched an appeal to help fellow Queenslanders affected by the recent floods. Many communities have been devastated. Some families have lost everything. You can help make a difference by donating to the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal. Floods head towards Australia's Brisbane, many evacuate: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6BU09620110111 At this time, the Queensland Government is…Read more Please Donate to Australian flood relief appeal
A Cut too far…
Cutting the EMA is a shameful attack on those who can afford it the least. Instead of looking forward to Christmas, students are currently protesting all over the country due to deep cuts in the education sector and increases in university fees. Now, sixth form and college students are set to join them, after the…Read more A Cut too far…
AOBM On The Visit of Fazlur Rehman to the United Kingdom
The Visit of Fazlur Rehman to the United Kingdom The Association of British Muslims views with serious concern to decision of Her Majesty’s Government to allow the visit of Mr Fazlur Rehman, head and founder of the Jamiat Ulama e Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), to the United Kingdom. It had previously acted to refuse entry to Zakir…Read more AOBM On The Visit of Fazlur Rehman to the United Kingdom
Response to the UN’s Decision to Remove Sexual Orientation from the Resolution on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions
Association of British Muslims calls on the UN General Assembly to reverse its vote on the exclusion of sexual orientation from the Resolution on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions On 16th November 2010, the United Nations’ General Assembly’s Third Committee voted to amend a previous resolution of the General Assembly that had outlawed extrajudicial, summary…Read more Response to the UN’s Decision to Remove Sexual Orientation from the Resolution on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions
Update: Pakistan Flood Aid
Pakistan Flood Aid: Good to see at least one Arab country has donated generously... The five countries who've so far given the largest donations are the United States, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. Islamists should take note, except for Saudi, the countries most generous in giving sadaqah (charity) are Western nations! Private donations, also…Read more Update: Pakistan Flood Aid