Why Advocacy?

At MAA, we believe we have a duty is to fight injustice at every level, big and small, in line with farḍ kifāyah. It’s not enough to feed people, we must do all we can to free people; we must stand up for the vulnerable and shield them from abuses of power. 

Advocacy is not a choice—it’s our obligation.

Supporting Local Leadership on Gaza

Our advocacy efforts complement and strengthen our humanitarian work. By amplifying the voices of the oppressed, challenging unjust policies, and pushing for solutions to the root causes, we can create a world where the need for emergency relief is significantly diminished. To maximise the impact of our advocacy work, we:

Strategic Partnerships with Real-World Impact

Collaboration is at the heart of our advocacy work. By partnering with organisations working across law, policy, and grassroots organising, we’ve been able to amplify our collective voice and drive action where it matters most.

Why it matters:
One of our funded partnerships contributed legal research that was cited in major international proceedings — including:

• The International Court of Justice (ICJ) case on Gaza
  
• The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation that led to the issuance of arrest warrants, including for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
  

This is what solidarity in action looks like — grounded, strategic, and impactful.

Research and evidence-based advocacy

We base our advocacy on rigorous research and data, ensuring our campaigns are grounded in facts and impact assessments.

Public outreach and mobilisation

Through our partnerships, we raise awareness through campaigns, petitions, and community events, empowering people to speak for justice.

Policy engagement and lobbying

We work with decision-makers to influence policies and legislation that address the root causes of poverty and inequality.

Our strength has always been you unwavering support. With this support, we can:

• Media, events and public awareness campaign: Your donations enable us to launch impactful initiatives, reach wider audiences and maximise our impact, providing a platform to those whose voices are often ignored or drowned out.
• Mobilise and support grassroots organisations: Your contribution empowers local leaders and activists fighting for change.
• Push for policy influence and change: Advocate for laws and regulations that address the root causes of poverty, inequality, and injustice.
• Strengthen our research & policy analysis: Your investment allows us to gather in-depth data and evidence to build credible and compelling advocacy efforts.
• Partnership building and coalition work: Collaborative partnerships are at the core of our mission, amplifying the reach and impact of our efforts.