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Imad Hamad is the executive director of the American Human Rights Council

AHRC Hosts “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” with CBP: 

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AHRC Hosts “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” with CBP: 

The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) recently hosted a community “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection-CBP. The event was held at the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD).

More than 60 diverse group of invited guests attended and engaged with the CBP leadership of Detroit. In attendance was Mr. Nawar Shora, the newly appointed Senior Community Relations Manager, with the office of Intergovernmental Public Liaison, Office of the Commissioner of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). 

The discussion began with CBP preview of the agency’s work and functions at all port of entries.

The conversation was candid, professional, constructive, and informative to all. Both the CBP and the community leaders heard each other’s perspective on several issues of common interests as well as issues of ongoing concern to the communities at large, especially the Arab and Muslim American communities. Issues brought up during the meeting included Watch Lists, No-Fly Lists, secondary inspections, seizures of money, and searches and seizures of phones, computers, and other electronic devices.

Imad Hamad is the executive director of the American Human Rights Council
Imad Hamad is the executive director of the American Human Rights Council

 

The participants stressed on the importance of the ongoing cultural awareness and sensitivity training to all CBP team members. Such training and engagement advance the level of understanding between CBP and the diverse communities. CBP was welcoming and receptive to hearing of suggestions that may help advance its operations. Participants stressed that no one is seeking any special treatment, however, all agreed that everyone deserves the fair treatment that citizenship entitles them regardless of background. 

  

In addition, participants urged both the CBP & the TSA to enhance the DHS Redress mechanism as many see it as ineffective. Both sides agreed to continue the active and constructive engagement serving the common interests. Also, both agencies called upon qualified candidates to apply for jobs. All stressed on the importance of diversity and inclusion. 

AHRC commends CBP for its active engagement with various community groups across the State of Michigan. The “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” is a series of AHRC ongoing efforts to building bridges of understanding and trust among people and government agencies. 

“Our commitment to building strong relationships within our communities have always been and remains top priority for CBP,” said U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Detroit Director of Field Operations, Christopher Perry, “We remain committed to listening to our communities’ concerns and providing transparency where we can so that our stakeholders have a greater understanding of the important mission our personnel are entrusted to carry out each day.”

“We value dialogue because it is the way to build bridges of understanding and trust,” said Imad Hamad, AHRC Executive Director. “These meetings are vital to all the stakeholders,’ added Hamad. 

AHRC “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala, Friday, October 21, 2022 

The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) will be holding its annual “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The gala will be held at Fairlane Banquet Hall located at 700 Town Center Drive across of the Fairlane Mall in Dearborn. 

The early commitment will help AHRC better plan the Gala accordingly. For more information, donation or/and Gala’s sponsorship please contact info@ahrcusa.org or call (313) 9143251 or via the AHRC website at (www.ahrcusa.org). 

Donate to AHRC: These are challenging times. Despite all the myriad challenges, AHRC continues its diligent work helping members of our diverse communities at all levels. To donate, please visit: www.ahrcusa.org for safe & secured donation. Every donation counts. No amount is small.

AHRC Mission:

The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) is dedicated to defending and protecting human rights as outlined in the U.S. Constitution and the United Nations 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The AHRC was formed to protect these rights and advocate for anyone whose rights are being violated or denied. To that end, the AHRC will build a tenacious, objective, and carefully guided advocacy program that will serve to defend individual human rights, whenever and wherever they are being infringed upon

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