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12th August marks International Youth Day, of which the theme this year is ‘Youth Building Peace’. The day is dedicated to celebrating young people’s contributions to conflict prevention and transformation as well as inclusion, social justice, and sustainable peace. Since the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2250 in 2015, there is…
Eid Al Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, is celebrated during the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar, also known as Dhul Hijjah. It is enjoined upon every Muslim who has the financial means to commemorate the action (of sacrifice) that Prophet Ibrahim (as) was prepared to carry out in the…
Each year, 9th August marks International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples-the theme of which this year is the celebration of its tenth year anniversary of observation. Indigenous peoples are at the forefront of struggles against oppression, corporate greed and climate change. Throughout history and across continents, indigenous peoples have…
Many of us have been watching and reading about the recent violence and insecurity in Jerusalem with heavy hearts. Jerusalem, known in Arabic as Al-Quds, is one of the oldest cities in the world, with a shared history between Christians, Jews and Muslims alike. For Palestinians, the spiritual and cultural significance of…
Remembering a legend-Continuing a legacy “We know all too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians”-Nelson Mandela It is almost four years since the death of Nelson Mandela, yet his legacy and message of tolerance and peace continue to resonate with millions across…