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Government Has Yet To Explain Why Hate Speech Legislation Has Been Abandoned
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 5:05 am | FIANZ
Our suggestion is that robust community conversation is more productive than simply ignoring the issues. We trust the Minister will agree., said the FIANZ spokesperson. More >>
FIANZ: First Food Aid From NZ Reaches Gaza Camp For Starving Children & Women
Friday, 29 March 2024, 5:54 pm | FIANZ
This is the first time FIANZ has provided such direct food aid overseas and builds on our previous experience when we supplied cooked and packed meals to the victims of the Cyclone Gabrielle in NZ. More >>
FIANZ Response To Gun Petition
Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 6:54 pm | FIANZ
FIANZ has released the following evidence-based response to the petition seeking to allow semi-automatic weapons into New Zealand for competition practice. These mass-killing weapons are the same as those used by the terrorist on the 15th of March ... More >>
Response To The International Court Of Justice Provisional Measures & Reaction By The Israeli Embassy In Wellington
Saturday, 27 January 2024, 6:48 pm | FIANZ
Today early morning (NZ time) the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its Order for provisional measures to be adopted by Israel with respect to the application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the ... More >>
Addressing The Role Of Government Agencies And The NZ Media
Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 11:50 am | FIANZ
FIANZ, the national umbrella Muslim organisation, have released their Advisory entitled ‘ Unfolding Genocide in Gaza- A Call for Action ’. Copies of this have been sent to every Parliamentarian. The Advisory seeks information and clarification from government ... More >>
Addressing The Role Of Government Agencies And The NZ Media
Wednesday, 17 January 2024, 9:59 am | FIANZ
FIANZ, the national umbrella Muslim organisation, have released their Advisory entitled ‘ Unfolding Genocide in Gaza- A Call for Action ’. Copies of this have been sent to every Parliamentarian. The Advisory seeks information and clarification from government ... More >>
Urgent Need For New Zealand’s Humanitarian Voice
Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 10:53 am | FIANZ
Further to our previous letter regarding this matter, Aotearoa New Zealand has always been an international beacon for timely humanitarian and peaceful initiatives - whether it was our nuclear free position in the Pacific, or our stance against participation ... More >>
Vandalism Of Religious And Community Places
Thursday, 9 November 2023, 9:37 am | FIANZ
At a time of the unfolding human tragedy of genocidal scale in Gaza, we urge that all concerns should be expressed through legitimate and peaceful means, which include protests and advocacy, said Ibrar Sheikh, President of the Federation of Islamic ... More >>
Terrorist Following Template To Retraumatise Victims And The Nation
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 8:49 am | FIANZ
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ), the umbrella national Muslim organisation, is not surprised by this latest attempt by the March 15 terrorist to gain notoriety and in the process milk our justice platforms for hate speech and ... More >>
New Zealand Muslims Condemn The BJP-led Government Actions Against The Muslims In India
Tuesday, 7 June 2022, 6:09 pm | FIANZ
New Zealand Muslims categorically reject and condemn the recent remarks of the two senior Spokespersons of the BJP-led Government denigrating our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Such insensitive remarks have deeply hurt the sentiments of ... More >>
Wake Up Call For Politicians And Policymakers – Release Of The Digital Violence Report 2021 By Dept Of Internal Affairs
Thursday, 28 April 2022, 6:54 pm | FIANZ
The release of the Digital Violent Extremism Transparency Report 2021 , is a major wake-up call for our machinery of government, policymakers and politicians from all parties. Firstly, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) needs to be congratulated ... More >>
Fianz Condemns Attacks On Worshipers At Al-Aqsa Mosque
Monday, 18 April 2022, 7:35 pm | FIANZ
The Federation of Islamic Associations of Aotearoa New Zealand (FIANZ) strongly condemns the brutal attacks on the Muslim worshippers in and around the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem during the holy month of Ramadan. This sacred time also coincides with ... More >>
Fianz Condemns Attacks On Worshipers At Al-Aqsa Mosque
Monday, 18 April 2022, 7:35 pm | FIANZ
The Federation of Islamic Associations of Aotearoa New Zealand (FIANZ) strongly condemns the brutal attacks on the Muslim worshippers in and around the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem during the holy month of Ramadan. This sacred time also coincides with ... More >>
Hate Speech Timeframe Concerns Muslim Community
Tuesday, 22 March 2022, 8:36 pm | FIANZ
“FIANZ, the umbrella Muslim organization in Aotearoa NZ, is concerned that no specific timeframe has been given for the proposed legislation on hate speech”, said Ibrar Sheikh, President. “”Last August we raised objections about the lack ... More >>
Report Card On Progress Of The Royal Commission Recommendations
Monday, 14 March 2022, 7:26 pm | FIANZ
FIANZ, the national Muslim umbrella organisation, has released its Report Card on the progress of the implementation of the 44 Recommendations of the Royal Commission. Given that 15 March is tomorrow, we considered it appropriate to take stock of the ... More >>
FIANZ Releases Evidence Based Report On Treasury’s Response To 15 March
Thursday, 1 July 2021, 5:09 am | FIANZ
FIANZ RELEASES EVIDENCE BASED REPORT ON TREASURY’S RESPONSE TO 15 MARCH, TERROR ATTACK (PART 1) AND THE ABSENCE OF ANY BASELINE INFORMATION ON THE VICTIMS EVEN AFTER TWO YEARS ( PART 2) FIANZ REPORT – PART 1: ROLE OF TREASURY- WHAT WENT WRONG. The ... More >>
He Whenua Taurikura: NZ's Hui On Countering Terrorism & Violent Extremism
Monday, 21 June 2021, 5:57 am | FIANZ
A Resounding Success, But Many Key Lessons Learned The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has released the preliminary results of a formative evaluation survey on the hui on counterterrorism and extremism. “What is very pleasing is ... More >>
NZ Muslims Condemn Unprovoked Israeli Harassments And Attacks On Palestinian Civilians
Thursday, 29 April 2021, 5:49 am | FIANZ
New Zealand Muslims are calling on the NZ Government to impress upon the Israel Government to immediately stop harassing and attacking Palestinian civilians attending the prayers at Al Aqsa Mosque during this holy month of Ramadhan. So far, 50 Palestinians ... More >>
Urgent Press Release Regarding Terrorist Seeking Judicial Review: FIANZ
Thursday, 15 April 2021, 5:49 am | FIANZ
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) is not surprised by the recent developments regarding the terrorist seeking a judicial review. The terrorist is following the same pattern as previous convicted terrorists in Europe and Canada. ... More >>
FIANZ Response To Ministers’ Report On Community Hui
Friday, 12 March 2021, 6:35 am | FIANZ
As the national umbrella organisation of Muslims, FIANZ commends the Ministers for the Hui Report as the first tangible outcome of the engagement process after the Royal Commission Report and Recommendations. FIANZ monitored the community input ... More >>
