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AHRC Wishes Muslims a Pleasant, Safe and Blessed Eid Al Adha The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) wishes all Muslims in America and across the globe a pleasant, safe, and blessed Eid Al Adha holiday. The four-day Eid starts on Friday, July 31, 2020. Eid al Adha is the most important holiday in the Islamic…
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AHRC applauds House passage of No Ban Act AHRC Welcomes the Symbolism of the Passage of the House’s No Ban Act, Urges More Sustained Immigration Advocacy for Real Change: The American Human rights Council (AHRC-USA) welcomes the US House of Representatives’ passage of the No Ban Act- H.R. 2486. President Trump claimed that the Congress…
CPJ announces 2020 International Press Freedom awardees The Committee to Protect Journalists will honor four courageous journalists from Bangladesh, Iran, Nigeria, and Russia with the 2020International Press Freedom Awards. All four have been arrested or faced criminal prosecution in reprisal for their reporting. CPJ will also honor lawyer Amal Clooney with the Gwen Ifill Award. …
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AHRC Wishes all Muslims a Blessed Ramadan The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) wishes all Muslims a blessed Ramadan. Ramadan is the holiest month in the Muslim calendar. Ramadan is expected to begin on April 24, 2020. Ramadan is a month of fasting, praying, giving and spending time with friends and family. Given the mandate…
Dr. Ashrawi: Hebron’s World Heritage Must be Protected from Israeli Aggression “Israel’s approval of the confiscation of Islamic Waqf land belonging to the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron is an egregious assault on Palestinian land and a grave violation of international law as well as signed agreements. This is a provocative and irresponsible action that will…
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AHRC urges President Trump to bail out the US Postal Service: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) urges President Trump and Congress to provide all the necessary assistance to the US Postal service (USPS). The US Postal service is as essential. All postal service personnel and carriers have been providing a vital service to the…
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A Gaza-based startup is helping digitize e-commerce across the Arab world Palestinians in Israeli-besieged Gaza Strip launch online e-commerce site, Matjaree, to stimulate sales and economy during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. A Gaza-based startup is helping the Arab world shop online during pandemic A Gaza-based team of internet and computers experts are helping the Arab…
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AHRC Office and Volunteers Working Remotely, Our Work Continues The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) in compliance with government instructions has closed its physical office to the public and is working remotely. AHRC and its volunteers continue to work and address concerns especially related to prisoners’ and immigration detainees’ issues. We ask for patience. We…
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Coronavirus claims life of AHRC board member Rep. Isaac Robinson AHRC Deeply Mourns the Death of Rep. Isaac Robinson. Robinson died Sunday March 29, 2020 The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) expresses its profound grievance and sadness for the tragic loss of State Rep. Isaac Robinson. Mr. Robinson died on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at age…
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Book Release: Kettani publishes book about World Muslim Population Book is first of its kind research on Muslims, Halal, and sequel to stay of Muslim world population Dr. Houssain Kettani, professor of computer science, had his book “The World Muslim Population Spatial and Temporal Analyses” published this fall. This is his second book, following “The…
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128 detainees repatriated back to Yemen from Saudi Arabia Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, facilitated the repatriation of 128 detainees from Saudi Arabia to Yemen following a request from the Coalition’s Joint Forces Command and in agreement with both parties. Before the operation, the…
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APN Condemns New Trump Administration Policy Attempting to Legitimize Settlements Washington, DC — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today announced the Trump administration’s latest assault on prospects for Israeli-Palestinian peace. In renouncing a 1978 letter by the State Department’s legal advisor and stating that “settlements are not per se illegal under international law,” the Trump administration…
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UN expert on torture sounds alarm again that Julian Assange’s life may be at risk The UN Special Rapporteur on torture, Nils Melzer, has expressed alarm at the continued deterioration of Julian Assange’s health since his arrest and detention earlier this year, saying his life was now at risk. Mr. Assange was sent to a UK…
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Jewish and Muslim Partnership commemorate Anniversary of Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting FOUNDATION FOR ETHNIC UNDERSTANDING & MUSLIM WORLD LEAGUE JOIN TOGETHER FOR SEASON OF TWINNING PROGRAM As the first anniversary of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting approaches, The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding (FFEU) and the Muslim World League announced an historic partnership for an innovative Season of…
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ADC Legal Fellowship Opportunity: Seeking Legal Fellow The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is hiring one legal fellow to work with ADC’s Legal Department for the upcoming year of 2020. Interested law graduates must submit all required materials by December 1, 2019 to be considered. Description: ADC has protected the Arab-American community for 39 years against defamation,…
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Investigative Journal launches talk-show anchored from Times Square New York The Investigative Journal launched a hard-hitting talk show from its studios in Times Square New York anchored by award-winning broadcast journalist Tal Heinrich. The show produced by award-winning American executive producer Driss Sekkat comes weeks after the official launch of TIJ headquartered in London UK…
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New York Rabbi and Muslim World League leader share Global Interreligious Award FFEUs Rabbi Marc Schneier and Dr. Muhammad Bin Abdul Karim al-Issa receive “Children of Abraham” Award from Florence School of Advanced Studies for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue in New York The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding’s (FFEU) Rabbi Marc Schneier and the Muslim World…
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Jewish National Fund subsidiary denying rights to Palestinians Americans for Peace Now released the following report on the KKL-JNF and their subsidiaries destroying the homes of Christian and Muslim Palestinians inside the occupied territories. KKL-JNF is fighting to expel Palestinians from their homes in the Occupied Territories Following a petition joined by the KKL-JNF subsidiary,…
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