Maz Saleem, 1974-2026

Maz Saleem on a Palestine protest (Pic: stopwar.org.uk)

It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that we honour the life and legacy of Maz Saleem. She was a tireless campaigner, fearless activist and devoted friend.

Maz was a powerhouse of social change who dedicated her life to fighting racism, Islamophobia and injustice. But she was also a woman of immense warmth, joy and vitality who lit up any room she walked into.

Maz’s journey as a prominent human rights advocate was forged in the wake of unspeakable personal tragedy.

Following the brutal murder of her beloved father, Mohammed Saleem, in 2013, Maz channeled her grief into an unyielding pursuit of truth. Through the Justice for Mohammed Saleem campaign, she fought tenaciously to ensure his murder was officially recognized for what it was—a racist attack.

Maz did not stop at seeking justice for her own family—she became a shield and a voice for marginalised communities everywhere. As an invaluable advocate for Stand Up To Racism and Stop The War, she was a powerful presence on the stage.

She spoke passionately at the massive Stop Trump demonstrations, mobilised crowds at numerous Palestinian solidarity rallies and addressed workers at many trade union conferences.

We send our deepest love, thoughts and heartfelt support during this incredibly difficult time.