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Number of journalists imprisoned around the world sets new record

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Number of journalists imprisoned around the world sets new record China remains the world’s worst jailer of journalists; India and Mexico rank among the deadliest The number of journalists behind bars reached a record high in 2021, with 293 behind bars as political upheaval and media crackdowns reflect increasing intolerance for independent reporting around the…

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AHRC Gala a tremendous success

December 8, 2021December 22, 2021 News Editor News Editor No Comments

AHRC Gala a tremendous success The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) board, staff and volunteers express their gratitude and sincere appreciation to all friends, supporters, and sponsors for making AHRC’s December 2, 2021, virtual gala a great success. The gala began with the US national anthem performed by Dr. D. Teamor and special greetings messages…

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An Arab American Thanksgiving

November 22, 2021December 2, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

An Arab American Thanksgiving By Ray Hanania One of the greatest contributions of the Arab World to the Western World is the gift of Arab food, especially in America where the national menu has grown as a result of the arrival of immigrants from around the world. One of the most important food holidays in…

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International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People observed by UN

November 22, 2021December 2, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People observed by UN The UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People announced the World observance of the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People on November 29, 2021, at 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. (CST New York Time) in the General Assembly Hall…

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American Arab Chamber to host first business dinner for retail owners Dec. 9

November 13, 2021November 21, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

American Arab Chamber to host first business dinner for retail owners Dec. 9 The American Arab Chamber of Commerce, the only active organization representing Chicagoland Arab and Muslim business owners, will host the first business dinner for members on Thursday December 9 at Aladdins’ Banquets, 8821 W. 87th Street in Hickory Hills, Illinois. The Chamber…

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Award-Winning Palestinian Film Opens 25th Annual Arab Film Festival

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Award-Winning Palestinian Film Opens 25th Annual Arab Film Festival The country’s largest and oldest festival of Arab films returns with in-person events showing 54 cutting-edge pieces, with a full slate of films streaming online throughout North America. This year, the 25th annual Arab Film Festival will take place November 18 to 24 in San Francisco,…

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Six Palestinians on hunger strike protesting their administrative detention

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Six Palestinians on hunger strike protesting their administrative detention B’Tselem: Release all administrative detainees Six Palestinian prisoners are currently on hunger strike to protest their administrative detention: Kayed Fasfous, 32, a father of a seven-year-old from Dura, has been on hunger strike for 118 days. He is in hospital as the lengthy strike has caused…

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More than $750,000 refunded to Arab property owners in County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Arab Chamber program

November 6, 2021November 21, 2021 rayhanania 1 Comment

More than $750,000 refunded to Arab property owners in County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Arab Chamber program Hundreds of Arab and Muslims property owners participated in a Tax Refund Workshop organized by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and the American Arab Chamber of Commerce Friday Nov. 5, 2021 at the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview, Illinois. More…

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A new high school model for the 21st century

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

A new high school model for the 21st century Former Illinois State Superintendent of Education and former Deputy Undersecretary of Education in the United States Department of Education, Dr. Michael J Bakalis, presented the philosophy, structure, and unique opportunity of a new high school model to a group of interested parents and citizens on Thursday…

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Stories My Father Told Me by author and artist Helen Zughaib

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Stories My Father Told Me by author and artist Helen Zughaib Stories My Father Told Me: Memories of a Childhood in Syria and Lebanon contains 24 full color plates of original artwork by the established Arab American artist Helen Zughaib and accompany her father Elia Zughaib’s family stories of his childhood in Syria and Lebanon…

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Pappas, Arab Chamber tax refund program saves $89,000 at St. George Church

October 31, 2021November 21, 2021 rayhanania 1 Comment

Pappas, Arab Chamber tax refund program saves $89,000 at St. George Church Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has identified more than $100 million in property tax overpayments that can be refunded to property owners. Working with community organizations like the American Arab Chamber of Commerce and its president Hassan Nijem, the county has identified nearly…

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Pappas to host Tax Refund workshop at St. George Church

October 30, 2021November 6, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Pappas to host Tax Refund workshop at St. George Church Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and the American Arab Chamber of Commerce will host another property tax refund workshop on Sunday Oct. 31, 2021 at Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Pappas working with the Chamber board and president Hassan Nijem have help secure refunds of…

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Americans for Justice in Palestine Action calls for Day of Action Thursday Oct. 28

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Americans for Justice in Palestine Action calls for Day of Action Thursday Oct. 28 Join us today as we #StandWithThe6 Last week, six leading Palestinian human rights organizations, whose missions are to protect and uphold human rights and provide essential services to Palestinian communities, were designated as terrorist organizations by Israel in an attempt to…

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Palestine Rights Committee express concern on Israel’s human rights crackdown

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Palestine Rights Committee express concern on Israel’s human rights crackdown Palestinian Rights Committee’s Bureau Expresses Deep Concern at Israel’s Designation of Civil Society Bodies as “Terrorist Organizations” ADC in Washington DC joins in protest Arabic: العربية Following is a statement by the Bureau of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the…

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New Book: Girl Fighters: Break Tradition in Yemen

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

New Book: Girl Fighters: Break Tradition in Yemen A tale of strife in Yemen, a novel by Carolyn Han In traditional Yemeni society girls remain hidden behind walls, doors, and veils. Until the men in their family were killed in the war. This historical anti-war novel introduces two girls who challenge tribal traditions vowing, against…

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Pappas, Arab Chamber get $60,000 more in tax refunds for Arab Americans

October 22, 2021November 21, 2021 rayhanania 1 Comment

Pappas, Arab Chamber get $60,000 more in tax refunds for Arab Americans Nearly $360,000 in property tax overpayments have been identified as qualifying for refunds under a workshop program launched by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas in the Arab American community coordinated with the American Arab Chamber of Commerce. The American Arab Chamber of Commerce…

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Leaders of World Jewish Congress, Muslim World League convey concerns to UN

October 20, 2021October 21, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Leaders of World Jewish Congress, Muslim World League convey concerns to UN Ambassador Ronald Lauder, H.E. Dr. Mohammad Al-Issa: ‘Campaigns Against Racism More Effective if United.’ Lauder and Al-Issa convey Vision and Concerns to UN Secretary-General António Guterres World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder and Muslim World League Secretary-General Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa elevated their interfaith…

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AHRC Spirit of Humanity Annual Awards Gala new date: Thursday, December 2, 2021:

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC Spirit of Humanity Annual Awards Gala new date: Thursday, December 2, 2021: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) will be holding its virtual annual “Spirit of Humanity” Awards Gala on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. originally set for Friday, October 22, 2021, the rescheduling is due to pressing and unforeseen circumstances. AHRC…

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