Andrew appreciated the letter and agreed to meet with AAI.
He provided his personal phone number for direct communication.
Agreed to meet Waseem Bhai after his Qutba in Parramatta Mosque.
Agreed to share his future speech on anti-Hindu rhetoric for approva
Political Advocacy
NSW Young Labor passed resolutions driven by AAI:
Classification of Far-Right Hindu Nationalist/Extremist Groups as ‘Identity-Motivated Violent Extremism.’
Recognition of Caste Discrimination as a form of Racism.
Stopped Dr. Charlton from supporting the Ram Mandir Inauguration.
Gained commitment from Andrew Charlton MP for ongoing federal engagement and meetings with key ministers.
First-time commitment from a Labor Minister to speak on Islamophobia in the Federal Parliament.
Legal Advocacy
Successfully influenced the Australia Film Classification Board regarding concerns about the religious vilification of Muslims in movies like “The Kerala Story.”
Initiated a campaign to support healthcare professionals facing harassment for expressing views on the Gaza Conflict, securing 83 signatures mostly from doctors.
Community and Media Advocacy
Mobilized over 100 emails to cinemas raising concerns about the “Hamare Baarah” movie, leading to legal action and the postponement of its screening.
Alerted to the Mumbai High Court staying the movie screening and connected with Indian counterparts for legal action.
Accreditation and Classification
Invited to become an accredited classifier for films and games, enabling AAI to influence the classification of Islamophobic content.
Multiple members volunteered for training to become accredited classifiers.
Enhanced Engagement and Credibility
Improved standing and credibility of AAI through successful campaigns and federal engagement.
Gained commitment from Andrew Charlton MP to act as a pipeline for ongoing federal government engagement.
Initiated integration of new members into the AAI WhatsApp group for coordinated efforts.
Community Mobilization
Increased participation and support from the community through AAI’s efforts.
Demonstrated the effectiveness of political, policy, and legal advocacy against far-right Hindu extremist groups.
Achievements of AAI (Not for Profit Human Rights Advocacy Organization in Australia)
Legislative and Community Victories
AAI’s submission on “The Kerala Story” led to an invitation to become accredited classifiers, granting influence over the classification of Islamophobic content.
Successfully campaigned against the screening of “Hamare Baarah” movie:
Sent over 100 emails to cinemas, resulting in legal notices to stop the screening.
Achieved a stay order from the Mumbai High Court against the movie, thanks to community alerts and support.
Worked with lawyers to issue a second notice, leading to the postponement of the movie screening.
Political Engagement and Support
Secured commitment from Andrew Charlton MP to facilitate ongoing engagement with the Federal Government.
Direct engagement with the Federal Government without intermediary organizations.
Commitment to arranging meetings with:
Federal Minister for Home Affairs, Ms. Claire O’Neil
Federal Minister for Communications and Arts, Ms. Michelle Rowlands
Support for addressing Islamophobia in Indian movies as per the Neville Stevens report.
Commitment to making a speech on Islamophobia in the Federal Parliament.
Community Mobilization and Impact
Increased community participation in AAI’s efforts, contributing to the collective fight against anti-Muslim hate speech.
Established a strong communication channel within the community to mobilize resources and support for advocacy initiatives.
Key Support and Acknowledgements
Recognized by politicians and community leaders for leadership and efforts in human rights advocacy.
Secured ongoing support from Andrew Charlton MP, highlighting confidence in AAI’s leadership, particularly Imam Waseem Razvi.
Official Recognition and Accreditation
Invited by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts to become an accredited classifier.
This will enable AAI to classify films and computer games, impacting content rated G to R 18+.
Accreditation involves free online training, exams, and approval by the Secretary of the department.
These achievements underscore AAI's significant impact on human rights advocacy, community engagement, and political influence in Australia.
