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Interfaith Unity Through Empathy and Action Lest We Forget: The Record Behind the Promises People quickly forget all the harm politicians do to them and to the country. This works perfectly for career politicians. They get away with their deeds: They escape accountablity They get elected over and over again One way to change that is educating the public by maintaining a lest-we-forget list that serves as a reminder of their deeds and the downhill the country is taking Here is a first attempt of such a list. Table of content 1- Bullying and other concerns within political parties 2- The origin of the fuel crisis 3- The origin of the electricity crisis 4- Resistance to Independent Budget Oversight 5- NZ supporting Saudi Arabia against the Yemeni people 1- Bullying and other concerns within political parties In 2022, the former Labour MP Gaurav Sharma spoke out about...
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Dismantling Islamophobia and Injustice Through Empathy and Action Dismantling Islamophobia and Injustice Through Empathy and Action Summary Grassroots charitable action is a powerful way for the Muslim community to dismantle Islamophobic rhetoric, foster multi-ethnic unity in our host society, and cultivate lasting justice and peace, both locally and globally. Introduction Currently, our community faces deeply entrenched societal misconceptions, driven by hostile narratives that frame us as demographic invaders, intent on imposing foreign laws, or as security threats. A powerful counter to this hostility is grassroots charitable action, such as the Fatima Foundation's community foodbank. Beyond disproving negative stereotypes, community service paves the way for a more united society capable of confronting injustice both at home and abroad. The following scenario outlines how localized charitable endeavors can catalyze a journe...
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Interfaith Unity Through Empathy and Action Interfaith Unity Through Empathy and Action Summary Let us unite across our differences by working together against injustice, and building the collective power to create a more humane society. By turning our empathy into collective action, humanity will prosper, and in the process our differences will no longer have the power to divide us. From Differences to Common Purpose When we work side-by-side to serve the voiceless and address human suffering, an unbreakable bond is formed. A bond built on natural affinity, deep respect, and genuine friendship. Through this shared commitment to humanity, our differences no longer have the power to divide us. Imagine a network of initiatives designed not only to respond to suffering, but also to address the roots of our most painful injustices: child abuse, domestic violence, addiction, homelessness, the...
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Local justice for global justice Striving to fix local injustices will lead to addressing global injustices 1. A Snowball Effect in Civil Society Once a month, a protest takes place across the country, where all communities highlight their grievences. Each protest is theme-based and is led by a community most directly affected. the disabled community, parents and whānau whose children are currently in state care and are being mistreated, survivors of abuse in state care, seniors who built this country, and are now struggling to live, or are told to die, New Zealanders living with painful and rare diseases who are denied access to funded medicines, workers made redundant after mills shut down due to high energy costs, teachers, nurses, doctors, and many others. 1.1. Simple message A simple message to circulate among the protestors and the public: The same system that has inflicted injustice to one group can do it again to anyone. It is o...
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Call for accountibility A call to hold the government and security agencies to account for the terrorist attack Summary: With all the anti-terror laws in place, terrorist attacks still happen. The Australian government and the security agencies must be held to account. 1- The cycle of a terrorist attack The tragic incident at Bondi Beach on 15 Dec. occurred during a moment meant for joy and celebration. Yet, as devastating as it is, this tragedy is already following a familiar and unacceptable pattern seen in terrorist attacks across Australia, the UK, the US, France, New Zealand, and beyond, and it risks ending without any accountability from the very authorities tasked with protecting the public. 1.1- As in past incidents, the police response focused solely on eliminating the perpetrators, rather than capturing them alive for a proper investigations to uncover: How...
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FIANZ on the Accord FIANZ on the Accord FIANZ met with part of the community in Al Fateh Mosque on Saturday 2nd August to clarify its view on the Accord. Here are the main points of the meeting from the point of view of FIANZ. Summary: The Accord is the new official platform for FIANZ to make submissions to the government. FIANZ does not represent the whole Muslim community. FIANZ is engaging with the community and requesting help from everyone. FIANZ will go back to the government with its document in 4 months. 10. The Accord 10.05 - It was signed on the 22/07/2025. Read the Accord. 10.10 - It is not legally binding. It is more an initiative. 10.20 - FIANZ signed the Accord in its name and the 7 L.A. it represents 10.30 - FIANZ does not speak for the whole Muslim community. 10.40 - The Accord does not supress the right of communities to express their views....
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The civil society can steer the political class

Summary A call to civil society to collaborate in order to steer the political class Summary: Career politicians and some state officials do everything they can to hold on to the benefits and opportunities that come with their best jobs. Civil Society (CS) can leverage this dynamic to get them to work for justice and the country. Without such effort, Career politicians will continue to view CS as fragmented and ineffective groupuscules, They will continue to deceive the public with empty campaign promises, allowing them to secure their positions and benefits for decades, and Oppression and chaos will persist, locally and globally. 1. The Current State of Affairs CS and the public have currently little to no control over the political class. Career politicians routinely ignore the public's demands, purs...
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