Massoud Shadjareh

At-a-Glance

Founding Chair of the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC), established in 1997
Leads work on civil liberties, counter-terrorism policy, and hate crime advocacy for over two decades
Contributes to shaping national and international discourse on human rights, Islamophobia, and minority protections
Served on the Home Office Stop and Search Review Panel
Served on the National Accountability Board reviewing Schedule 7 powers under the Terrorism Act 2000
Coordinates the Universal Justice Network, facilitating conflict resolution and sectarian unity

Biography

Massoud Shadjareh is the founding Chair of the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC), an organization established in 1997. For over two decades, he has led IHRC's efforts in civil liberties, counter-terrorism policy, and hate crime advocacy. His work has contributed to shaping both national and international discourse on human rights, Islamophobia, and minority protections, with IHRC holding consultative status with the United Nations.