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Gibril Deen

Diaspora organiser and anti-racism advocate

A Gambian legacy

Gibril Deen is a Gambian-born organiser whose work in Hungary has used sport and community activity to challenge racism and support migrants. He founded the Mahatma Gandhi Human Rights Movement and organised the Afrikai Stars football club. His activities have included integration support, human-rights education and the promotion of African culture.

THEIR MARK ON HISTORY

01Founded the Mahatma Gandhi Human Rights Movement in 1992.

02Used football through Afrikai Stars to promote inclusion and oppose racism.

DiasporaAnti-racismCommunity sport
SOURCES & FURTHER READING01JollofNews biographical profile

Photo: African News Hungary · Image rights retained by source. Cropped or framed for display. AI-assisted resolution enhancement. View original photograph. Gibril Deen at an anti-discrimination event, from African News Hungary’s 2010 photo review.