About Us
AMAN is a civil society organisation that works to prevent harm to Australian Muslims from racism, hatred, and Islamophobia.
Who We Are
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.
We do it by using the law, but we also use research, media, and discussion with Government and Parliament. Sometimes, AMAN will test existing laws to see how effective they are. This can involve running legal cases.
AMAN can also test different processes to see what victims experience when they report. We use all this information to make arguments about what needs to change.
Our Why
Australian Muslims are a very diverse people… even though there is a narrative that we are all the same. There are some issues that affect us all.
Australian Muslim people, like all people, need security and sense of belonging, and space to express who they are safe. Our organisation exists to build key relationships, problem-solve on better protections, and work towards changing the narrative.
Our Mission
Driven by an Islamic ethos, AMAN works to secure the psychological and physical safety of Australian Muslims through expert contributions to policy development, law reform, and through using complaints, parliamentary processes and strategic litigation.
Our approach is centered on proactively preventing harm and safeguarding the welfare of the entire Muslim community.
Our Vision
Our vision is an Australia with a hopeful and vibrant sense of nationhood, one that owns and celebrates its cosmopolitan nature. We understand Australia’s colonial past, strong European connections and the outstanding heritage and ongoing aspirations of First Nations’ peoples.
Our presence on this continent reaches back centuries. Our stories are now intrinsically woven together. The strength of our liberal democracy is core in carrying out this vision; not only in protecting freedom of expression and encouraging quality debate, but also in upholding equality and respect amongst diverse peoples.