Defending Shia Rights: Journey to the UN

The film Defending Shia Rights: Journey to the UN was first shown on Ahlulbayt TV on 19 June 2016. This documentary was set up to encourage the next generation of Shia Muslims to stand up against their discrimination and persecution around the world and get engaged with defending human rights.

Katharine Thane of the APPG for International Freedom of Religion or Belief was interviewed by the film-makers: this short film (4 minutes) highlights her contributions

View the full film (48 minutes)

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“Human Rights are not a privilege conferred by government.  They are every human beings entitlement by virtue of their humanity”

– Mother Teresa –