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UK Dignitaries Who Have Backed ILA

The International Liberty Association (ILA) is a UK-registered, volunteer-led charity (Charity No. 1160607) dedicated to helping victims of Human Rights abuses and diaspora communities build stable, independent lives in the United Kingdom.

Founded by individuals with lived experience of repression, our organisation combines grassroots support with international advocacy. In the UK, we address immediate needs—providing language education, digital training and emotional support. Simultaneously, we campaign globally to end executions, defend women’s rights, and expose human rights violations in countries in the Middle East.

By fostering integration and civic participation among victim of Human Rights abusess, and by holding perpetrators of abuse accountable on the world stage, ILA contributes to stronger, more inclusive British communities and advances the cause of justice worldwide.

Dr Rowan Williams

April 2025 | 104th Archbishop of Canterbury

“In the face of repression, injustice and cruelty, and very particularly the repression and cruelty that occurs in Iran today, the ILA continues to raise its voice on behalf of the voiceless. It makes sure that their sufferings are not forgotten or ignored in the wider world.”

Baroness O’Oloan:

Speaking at ILA Christmas Event 2024
“It’s a privilege to stand here among you, remarkable individuals who make the work of International Liberty Association possible, the volunteers and the supporters. Your commitment, your compassion and your work, your relentless dedication to justice, have built a beacon of hope for those living under oppression. We must all stand together with the Iranian people and their fight for freedom. It is a fight for justice, democracy and peace. Thank you.”

Baroness Sandy Verma:

Conservative Peer
“I think it’s people like yourself sitting in this room today, the work you do, the way you raise issues, the way you support people, particularly people who are going through such challenging times themselves. I’m always, always extremely grateful for organisations like the International Liberty Association, but particularly so I’m grateful to every individual sitting here and beyond, because you are the people that actually enable us to do all of the work that we can do.

Lord Tony Clarke

Former Chair of Labour Party
“ILA enjoys a reputation for doing such wonderful work for human rights and opposing those tyrants who oppose basic human rights. I am sure that all of my colleagues would agree with me when I say: thank you so much, your work is so valuable, and well done.”

Lord Steve McCabe:

Labour Peer

“I want to begin by thanking the International Liberty Association for putting on this wonderful event and for all of their hard work over the years to help the various people who have fallen foul of events in Iran, and the various people who’ve suffered, or seen members of their family suffer at the hands of this regime…

Robert Torricelli:

Former US Senator (Democrat) Speaking at ILA Noruz celebration 2018

“To all of you, no matter what you did, you wrote a cheque, said a prayer, went to a meeting, wrote a letter, let me just tell you the simple truth: you saved lives. There are thousands of people alive – let me be clear: it’s not that they might have been dead, they would be dead. They would have died. No-one was coming to their rescue. And I know there’ll be no plaques, I know the Press didn’t stand outside and talk about your great work, none of you were honoured, because the Press isn’t there it didn’t happen, you just did the right thing.”

What Drives Us

Inclusion

We believe in a society where differences are celebrated and shared values unite us.

Justice

We fight for legal redress and policy change.

Dignity

We treat every individual with respect and compassion.

Core Activities

Integration Education & Training

Language, digital skills, and cultural orientation workshops.

Youth Engagement

Anti-radicalisation programmes and classes on social responsibility.

Advocacy

Public campaigns, petitions and policy briefs targeting Human Rights abuses.

Survivor Justice

Coordinating testimonies, legal casework, and international cooperation.

What We Do – UK-Based Support Campaign

Victims & Diaspora Support:

English Classes & Digital Literacy

Over 50 weekly sessions that equip participants with critical communication and technology skills.

Integration Clinics

One-on-one advice delivered in community centres.

Cultural Exchange Programmes

Events that connect diaspora communities with locals fostering mutual understanding and inclusion.

Workshops for Victims of Human Rights abuses to speak about their stories and ordeals to help with their healing.

Bridging the generational gap between the young and elderly:

Creating an environment where people from different generations work together in harmony for the greater good of the community.

Education & Youth Empowerment:

Youth Leadership Workshops

Weekly series for an average of 40 participants teaching civic engagement and conflict resolution.

Extremism Prevention

Interactive seminars in youth clubs on critical thinking and recognizing radical narratives.

Mental Health & Emotional Support

Support calls for victims of Human Rights abuses

Weekly check-ins offering emotional first aid and referrals to counselling services.

Community Healing seminars and roundtables

sessions where victims of Human Rights abuses speaking about their pains creating a sense of community and helping them overcome their struggles.

Emergency Response

Rapid deployment of relief packages and wellbeing resources during crises, like the COVID-19 lockdown.

What We Do – International Advocacy Campaign

Stop Executions Campaign

UK exhibitions, and a 40,000-strong petition for stopping executions.

Global advocacy for Women and Children’s rights especially in the Middle East.

Rights Awareness Workshops

Sessions in faith centres, schools, and public forums highlighting the plight of women and minorities.

Nationwide exhibitions.

Engagement with MPs and Peers to table parliamentary questions.

What We Do – International Advocacy Campaign

Impact Overview – over the years we have managed to touch the lives of many people in the UK and globally.

Since 2017, more than 3,000 victim of Human Rights abusess resettled from conflict zones with support for housing and medical needs.

Annually supporting 800+ individuals through education and community programmes in the UK

Over 4,300 people reached with emergency relief during COVID-19, including food and mental health sessions.

600+ participants each year improving language and digital competence across London.

Hundreds of youth engaged in leadership and civic workshops yearly.

Coordinated over 120 exhibitions and 35 public events in 2024 alone, raising awareness nationwide.

Weekly online Cultural sessions with over 120+ weekly participants to bridge the cultural gap.

Reports

Download our Annual Reports for detailed financials and programme analysis (Annual report will be given).