Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC)

The Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) is an organization known for organizing the annual Al-Quds Day march in London. This march, which has taken place for 40 years, has become newsworthy due to its recent ban by the UK Home Secretary, following a request from the Metropolitan Police. The police cited risks of serious public disorder as the reason for the ban. The Al-Quds Day march has faced criticism in the past due to perceived support for the Iranian regime, with organizers expressing support for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and participants sometimes displaying flags of Iranian-backed Hezbollah. Despite the ban on the march, organizers plan to hold a static protest instead. The IHRC's role in organizing this controversial event highlights its involvement in pro-Palestinian activism and its connection to debates surrounding free speech, public order, and international political issues.