Australian Muslim Advocacy Network
Since 2015, we’ve been at the forefront of advocating for the rights of the Muslims of Australia and challenging harmful and abusive actions against our community.
With a strong track record of success, AMAN is an independent organisation that relies only on community funding and needs your urgent support to continue its vital work.
About Us
The Australian Muslim Advocacy Network (AMAN) is a national advocacy organisation that upholds human and civil rights, religious freedoms, justice, and peace.
Our approach is shaped by Islamic values and the freedoms of democracy, emphasising the sanctity of life and freedom of religion. We utilise political processes and media engagement to protect and empower.
Latest News and Blog Articles
- Exposing Anti-Palestinian and Anti-Muslim Racism in Australia: A Critical New Report
- AMAN Announcement: The Passing of Mustafa Kemal Omar
- Understanding ‘From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free’
- AMAN Welcomes Australian Shift on Palestine at UN
- Australian Muslim Community calls for transparency and accountability of Law Enforcement Action
- AMAN Raises Concerns Over Recent Counterterrorism Policing in Sydney
- AMAN Demands End to ‘Religiously Motivated’ Label in Counterterrorism
- AMAN’s Stand Against the Migration Amendment Bill 2024
Our Purpose
AMAN operates nationally to prevent emotional and physical abuse experienced by the Muslim community due to prejudice, discrimination, Islamophobia, xenophobia and racism. AMAN works to prevent this abuse, and the effects of this abuse. The effects include:
- limits on personal liberty;
- limits on the fulfilment of other fundamental human rights;
- the tendency to internalise dehumanising messages and negative stereotypes; and
- the tendency to accept or normalise inferior status or rights.
Australian Muslims are a diverse people. But we all need security, a sense of belonging, and the space to freely express who we are.
AMAN’s Top Priorities
Advocacy for Clear Legal Standards
Our foremost objective is to establish unequivocally through legislation, policy, and education, that inciting hatred and violence under the guise of ‘free speech’ is unacceptable. With a commitment from the Albanese Government to enact religious discrimination and vilification laws, we are dedicated to ensuring these measures are passed in Parliament.
Reforming Counter-Terrorism Legislation
We aim to revise Australian Terrorism Laws to eliminate the classification of ‘religiously motivated’ terrorism. We assert that all acts of terrorism are political and ideological. Islam unequivocally condemns terrorism. The current framing within Australian law fuels racist nationalist movements by wrongly associating our faith with terrorism, a narrative often amplified by media outlets.
Collaborative Efforts Across Sectors
We are committed to engaging with government institutions, legal bodies, law enforcement, media, technology companies, regulatory agencies, and research organisations to safeguard the Australian Muslim community from harm.
The initiatives we champion also support other marginalised communities in Australia, particularly those grappling with deep-seated and systemic racism. Our efforts are designed to foster a more inclusive and equitable society for all.
All Donations over $2 are Tax Deductible. Read our Donation Policy on the AMAN Foundation’s website.
About AMAN Foundation’s – Harm Prevention Fund
AMAN Foundation Ltd (ABN 86 664 541 173) is a registered Harm Prevention Charity with tax deductible (DGR) status.
AMAN Foundation is dedicated to preventing physical and psychological harm to the Australian Muslim community caused by Islamophobia and racism. Through education, advocacy, and support services, we strive to create a safer and more inclusive society.
Bank Details
Name: AMAN Foundation
BSB: 064-162
Acc: 1180 6513
Volunteer Board of Directors
Registered Not-for-Profit
100% Tax Deductible
Acknowledgement of Country
AMAN acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We recognise that many of the issues Muslims face from police and the legal system, from mainstream media, politics, researchers and online, were first and continue to be experienced by First Nations Peoples. We acknowledge their ongoing power, sovereignty, voice, aspirations and struggle. There will be no racial justice in Australia until there is justice for First Nations Peoples.