“The past weeks have witnessed unprecedented action by members of civil society across the world against the injustice of Israel’s disproportionately brutal response to the firing of missiles from Palestine. If you add together all the people who gathered over the past weekend to demand justice in Israel and Palestine in Cape Town, Washington, D.C., …
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) calls on the government to ensure it is meeting its obligations, to protect Australian lives and ensure that Australians do not undertake acts that are potentially considered contraventions of international law. Today we have learnt that an Australian has been killed while fighting on behalf of the Israeli …
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) announces the completion of its annual audits for Halal accreditation, addressing community concerns about Halal chicken certification. AFIC assures the public that all AFIC certified products, including chickens, strictly adhere to Islamic traditions and meet audit requirements and Australian Standards. Dr. Rateb Jneid, AFIC President, stated, “We take …
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) welcomes the position of the Australian Government today, in voting for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the UN General Assembly.Australia has demonstrated its alignment with common sense and the overwhelming international sentiment that lives, all lives, must be protected. We note that the motion demands an immediate …
“The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) echoes and amplifies the distressing reports from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), a highly respected NGO operating in Gaza, which has firsthand knowledge of the crisis,” stated Dr. Rateb Jneid, President of AFIC. “The crisis in Gaza has reached catastrophic proportions. The siege imposed by the Israeli government, including …
THE UNITED NATIONS MUST ACT NOW The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) again calls on the Australia Government to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and use its influence to again call the UN Security council to reconvene and create a ceasefire for Gaza. The security council use of veto stands in stark contrast …
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The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza following the breaking of the truce, and the return to fighting and besiegement. AFIC stands in fierce solidarity with Médecins Sans Frontières, Amnesty International, Save The Children, OXFAM, Settlement Services International, and Plan International in their call for an ongoing ceasefire …
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The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC), the peak organisation for Muslim Organisations in Australia, has formally approached the Federal Attorney General seeking clarity on the protection of the Shahada and the Seal of the Prophet in the Prohibited Hate Symbols and Other Measures Bill 2023. AFIC is actively seeking to understand what safeguards the …
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The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) acknowledges with cautious optimism the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. We embrace the release of hostages and those Palestinians who have been detained without charge, recognising this as a step towards peace. Dr. Rateb Jneid, President of AFIC, stated, “While we welcome the pause …
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Ceasefire Now. The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) again calls on the Australian Government to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and for international monitors to establish the facts on the ground. AFIC condemns the remarks made by former Prime Minister Scott Morrison in not agreeing to a ceasefire, as reported in the Australian Newspaper …
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