Friends of Al-Aqsa is a UK based non-profit making NGO concerned with defending the human rights of Palestinians and protecting the sacred al-Aqsa Sanctuary in Jerusalem. This vision is supported by various international groups and organisations. Friends of Al-Aqsa was first established in 1997 and now has an international support base. Aims & Objectives The following aims and objectives are being pursued using all the available peaceful, legal and democratic means: (a) Highlighting Human Rights abuses suffered by the Palestinians (b) Putting pressure on the British government to make Israel respect International Law and human rights (c) Bringing the Palestinian issue to the attention of those concerned with International Law, human rights and UN Resolutions (d) Mobilising international condemnation for Israel’s apartheid policies to be manifested through the boycott of Israel (e) Educating people on the issue of Palestine through conferences, lectures and publications (f) Emphasising the significance and the centrality of the al-Aqsa Mosque to the Islamic faith and the Muslim identity and re-affirming the Muslim historic and religious rights to the area (h) Working in conjunction with international heritage, cultural and humanitarian organisations in joint ventures to advance these aims Join us in opposing this brutal occupation and working to achieve a Free Palestine by getting involved with your local branch. Feel free to email us, contact us and get involved.