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Islamic Relief Worldwide said its governing assembly expelled Islamic Relief USA from the federation
Islamic Relief Worldwide announced that its International General Assembly unanimously voted to expel the separately incorporated Islamic Relief USA with immediate effect. The worldwide organization said member offices were concerned about Islamic Relief USA’s recent actions and their effect on the federation. The dispute follows a March 2026 lawsuit filed by Islamic Relief USA against Islamic Relief Worldwide, which contested the claims. Islamic Relief Worldwide asserted that the U.S. charity no longer had the right to use the Islamic Relief name or federation assets until a compliant governance model is established.
Status matters. This page records a sourced development, not a completed No Halo investigation. An allegation is not a finding. Dismissals, settlements, judgments, corrections and final outcomes remain distinct.
Donor relevance
Why this matters
The dispute may affect brand rights, shared assets, fundraising representations, international program coordination, and donor understanding of the relationship between the U.S. charity and the global federation.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
The expulsion and stated reasons were reported by Islamic Relief Worldwide, which is an opposing party in litigation brought by Islamic Relief USA.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not established whether the expulsion is legally effective in the United States, which entity controls particular trademarks or assets, whether either side breached federation agreements, or the merits of Islamic Relief USA’s lawsuit. The consulted announcement presents Islamic Relief Worldwide’s position.
Right of reply
Organization response
No response from Islamic Relief USA was located in the consulted material. Islamic Relief Worldwide said it contested the U.S. charity’s lawsuit and that a New York court had stayed the proceedings in July 2026.
Classification
How No Halo records this event
Event type: Related Party Event. Current state: Open. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published September 12, 2026 · Last verified September 16, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.