Category: Press Releases

Press Release: ADC issues Community Advisory after Chapel Hill shooting

February 11, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) firmly believes the senseless murder of the three Arab and Muslim American students in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is a result of hate rhetoric and the spread of anti-Arab sentiment and Islamophobia. ADC has observed a drastic increase of anti-Arab sentiment and Islamophobia within the last few years. This increase…

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Press Release: MLFA condemns Chapel Hill shooting

February 11, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

As salaamu alaykum. It is with great sadness that we learned of the three young Muslims who were murdered near Chapel Hill in North Carolina yesterday. Our hearts and prayers are with the families and friends of Deah Shaddy Barakat, 23, his wife Yusor Abu-Salha, 21, and her sister, Razan Abu-Salha, 19. May Allah grant these…

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Press Release: MAS Saddened, Concerned by Chapel Hill Murders

February 11, 2015February 11, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Washington, D.C., February 11, 2015: The Muslim American Society is shocked over the execution style murder of three American Muslim students in Chapel Hill, North Carolina last night, and calls on local and federal authorities to look into the incident as a possible hate crime. The Students, Deah Barakat, 23, his wife Yusor Abu-Salha, 21…

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American Muslims for Palestine expresses shock over UNC killings

February 11, 2015February 11, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Press Release: AMP offers condolences to families of slain young Muslims; calls for media to examine its role in country’s Islamophobic climate The American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) a national education and advocacy organization, sends our deepest condolences to the families and community of the three young Muslims who were shot execution style in a…

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AHRC urges court to reverse Rasmea Odeh conviction

February 10, 2015September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) calls upon all peace and justice activists to continue their support of Palestinian- American leader and activist Rasmea Odeh. Ms. Odeh is scheduled to appear at the US Eastern District Court in Detroit for a sentencing hearing on Thursday, March 12, 2015. Peace and justice activists across the country…

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Egypt Human Rights group condemns government crackdowns

January 21, 2015June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies has condemned the Government of Egypt for flogging a blogger who allegedly criticized Islam, and for banning travel to critics of government policies. Here are the two press releases from the CIHRS: A Serious Violation to the Constitution and a New Way to Harass Democracy Advocates The undersigned organizations…

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Event: Palestine Ambassador to speak at Indiana University

January 15, 2015June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Ambassador Riyad H. Mansour, the permanent observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, will visit Indiana University and speak at its Maurer School of Law on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Mansour will speak on the theme “States of Palestine at the International Arena: A Discussion on Current Events in Palestine,” beginning at 7:30…

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Muslim community helps Detroit in water crisis

January 9, 2015September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Detroit’s Muslim community helps those in need during water crisis: Giving water is the best form of charity, according to the Prophet (PBUH) MMCC and Islamic Relief-USA gave $100,000 to Detroit residents this week to help with the water crisis. Over 25,000 Detroit residents have had their water shut off since last year due to aggressive…

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Snow Storms Threatens Syrian Refugees

January 7, 2015January 7, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Severe weather may take lives among displaced in the Middle East. Storms, snow and freezing cold are threatening lives among exhausted Syrian refugees in the Middle East. Norwegian Refugee Council fears that the insufficient assistance may have fatal consequences for refugees and internally displaced from Lebanon to Northern Iraq. “Similar weather conditions two years ago led…

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US Arab civil rights group offers condolences on NY police officer deaths

December 22, 2014 rayhanania No Comments

Arab civil rights group expresses condolences on death of two New York police officers Embed from Getty Images The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) expresses its deep condolences to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) as well as to the families and loved ones of the two officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos who…

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Maksoud praises American Human Rights Council work

December 15, 2014September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

H.E. Dr. Clovis Maksoud issued the following Open Letter to the Dr. Opada Alzohaili, President of AHRC (American Human Rights Council): “Your inaugural meeting of AHRC’s mission constitutes an opportunity to widen the framework of commitment to human rights and hopefully human security. The Arab American community which worked very hard to ensure the human and civil…

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AHRC to hold its Meet & Greet Reception Thursday, Dec 4, 2014

December 3, 2014December 3, 2014 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC to hold its Meet & Greet Reception tomorrow Thursday- Dec 4, 2014 The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) will be holding its Meet & Greet Reception tomorrow Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 6:00PM. The Reception is by invitation only and will be held at Byblos Banquet Hall located at 7258 Chase Rd in Dearborn….

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iiGlobal hosts Jewelry show under patronage of Saudi King

November 9, 2014September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

3 Days of Exposition and Networking – One Stop Jewelry Source at Riyadh iiGlobal has recently announced its Royal collaboration for the upcoming show “Saudi Arabian Jewelry & Watch Show” (SJWS). The show is going to be held in Riyadh under the Official Royal Patronage of His Majesty the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques…

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APN to Netanyahu, Obama: Stop East Jerusalem Settlement Construction

November 3, 2014September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Americans for Peace Now supports Israel’s Peace Now in condemning Netanyahu government’s expansion of settlements, issues statement Washington, DC – Americans for Peace Now (APN) joins its Israeli sister organization, Israel’s Peace Now movement, in strongly condemning the Israeli authorities’ decision to proceed with an East Jerusalem construction project that has triggered deep disapproval among…

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Loyola University discriminates against non-Jews who tried to sign up for Birthright Israel program

October 29, 2014August 20, 2019 rayhanania 3 Comments

Loyola University punishes non-Jews who tried to sign up for “Birthright Israel” program Loyola University Chicago students affiliated with the student group Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) will attend an administrative hearing scheduled Thursday, October 30 to respond to allegations made against the group after Palestinian students lined up on September 9, 2014 to try to register…

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New book by Norman Finkelstein explores Israel’s assault on Gaza

October 28, 2014October 28, 2014 rayhanania No Comments

New book by Norman Finkelstein explores Israel’s assault on Gaza Method and Madness: The hidden story of Israel’s assaults on Gaza “Mr. Finkelstein[‘s] … research is certainly thorough. His characterizations, too, can be brilliant, and he spares nobody …” —The Economist Perceptions about the Israeli-Palestine conflict are changing. The UK recently voted…

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Life Run Releases Wireless Technology Designed for Round-the-Clock Senior Safety

October 24, 2014October 24, 2014 rayhanania No Comments

Life Run Releases Wireless Technology Designed for Round-The-Clock Senior Safety LifeRun Releases a Wireless Technology Medical Alert System that allows the user to speak and listen through a pendant, giving way for round-the-clock senior safety and supervision. LifeRun’s new, innovative technology has come to light just in time for the vastly growing senior citizen population….

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Holy Christian Ecumenical Foundation forges coalition to Help Holy Land Christians

October 24, 2014October 24, 2014 rayhanania No Comments

Holy Christian Ecumenical Foundation forges coalition to Help Holy Land Christians (WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/23/14) – A group of American Muslim and Christian organizations today announced the formation of an interfaith coalition to protect Christians and other religious minorities in Arab countries and to promote peaceful coexistence. Leaders of major Muslim and Christian organizations, religious leaders…

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