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Testimonies from the Occupied Palestinian Territory show new depths of Israel’s atrocities: UN expert

Posted on April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Testimonies from the Occupied Palestinian Territory show new depths of Israel’s atrocities: UN expert
Testimonies from the Occupied Palestinian Territory show new depths of Israel’s atrocities: UN expert

Testimonies from the Occupied Palestinian Territory show new depths of Israel’s atrocities: UN expert The Occupied Palestinian Territory is enveloped in a spiral of unstoppable violence, with stories Palestinians and other witnesses relay adding new depths to atrocities the world has witnessed since the beginning of Israel’s assault on Gaza over six months ago, the…

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2024 election battle among Arab Americans shaping up in Ilhan Omar’s Minnesota congressional district

Posted on November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on 2024 election battle among Arab Americans shaping up in Ilhan Omar’s Minnesota congressional district
2024 election battle among Arab Americans shaping up in Ilhan Omar’s Minnesota congressional district

2024 election battle among Arab Americans shaping up in Ilhan Omar’s Minnesota congressional district By Ray Hanania At least two Arab Americans have announced their plans to challenge three-term Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-5th) in next year’s congressional elections. Sarah Gad, 36, overcame tragedy and a bout with the law to transform her life and…

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AHRC’s Announces its 2023 “Spirit of Humanity” Gala Awardees

Posted on September 18, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC’s Announces its 2023 “Spirit of Humanity” Gala Awardees
AHRC’s Announces its 2023 “Spirit of Humanity” Gala Awardees

AHRC’s Announces its 2023 “Spirit of Humanity” Gala Awardees The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) is pleased to announce its 2023 “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala Awardees. The awards and recognitions will be presented at the Gala on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Fairlane Banquet, located at 700 Town…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Event, Human Rights, Imad Hamad, News, NewsWire, Women's rights

AHRC and ICD Hold Meet, Greet and Open Conversation with USCIS:

Posted on June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC and ICD Hold Meet, Greet and Open Conversation with USCIS:
AHRC and ICD Hold Meet, Greet and Open Conversation with USCIS:

AHRC and ICD Hold Meet, Greet and Open Conversation with USCIS: Consistent with AHRC’s (American Human Rights Council) efforts to facilitate and organize a series of community “Meet, Greet and Open Conversation” sessions, the (AHRC) and the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) hosted a community forum and discussion with the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)…

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AHRC Holds Meet and Greet with MDOC

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on AHRC Holds Meet and Greet with MDOC
AHRC Holds Meet and Greet with MDOC

AHRC Holds Meet and Greet with MDOC In an effort to keep dialogue with government agencies, AHRC held a Meet, Greet & Open Conversation community forum earlier this past week with the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) leadership. The forum was organized and facilitated jointly by AHRC and the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD). The…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Imad Hamad, Michigan, racism, religion, Women's rights

CAIR Announces Dr. Manal Fakhoury as New Board Chair, New Board Members Spojmie Nasiri and John Floyd

Posted on January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on CAIR Announces Dr. Manal Fakhoury as New Board Chair, New Board Members Spojmie Nasiri and John Floyd
CAIR Announces Dr. Manal Fakhoury as New Board Chair, New Board Members Spojmie Nasiri and John Floyd

CAIR Announces Dr. Manal Fakhoury as New Board Chair, New Board Members Spojmie Nasiri and John Floyd The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that Dr. Manal Fakhoury has been elected to the position of Chair of the National Board of Directors following the completion…

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Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters
Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters

Iran: Leaked documents reveal top-level orders to armed forces to ‘mercilessly confront’ protesters Iran’s highest military body instructed the commanders of armed forces in all provinces to “severely confront” protesters who took to the streets following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini at the hands of Iran’s morality police, Amnesty International said today (Friday…

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Arab World, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Iran, News, Terrorism, Women's rights

Arab American women overcome challenges as US women achieve equal rights

Posted on November 14, 2021December 22, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Arab American women overcome challenges as US women achieve equal rights
Arab American women overcome challenges as US women achieve equal rights

Arab American women overcome challenges as US women achieve equal rights By Laila Alhusini “Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good”    – Charlotte Whitton With the rise of equality empowered by the women’s rights movement during the past century, women are defining a prominent voice…

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Activism, American Arabs, Civil Rights, Culture, Features, Spotlight, US Arab Politics, Women's rights

American Human Rights Council Empowers Women

Posted on March 15, 2021March 16, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on American Human Rights Council Empowers Women
American Human Rights Council Empowers Women

American Human Rights Council Empowers Women By Allison Folmar For over 100 years, valiant women who refuse to be silenced have led the fight against voter disenfranchisement and suppression. It was and remains women at the forefront of the movement enacting legislative change pronouncing that every person is deserving of the rights and responsibilities of…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Civil Rights, Commentary, Culture, mainstream, Opinion, Women's rights

Saudi Human Rights Commission details efforts to end violence against women

Posted on November 26, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Saudi Human Rights Commission details efforts to end violence against women
Saudi Human Rights Commission details efforts to end violence against women

Saudi Human Rights Commission details efforts to end violence against women Head of Saudi Human Rights Commission Reaffirms The Kingdom’s Commitment to Ending All Forms of Violence Against Women ​ Women’s rights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have seen an unprecedented transformation, due to the historical decisions made under the leadership of Custodian of…

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Arab World, Christian & Muslim, Gulf States, News, Saudi Arabia, Women's rights

Saudi Arabia Issues Sweeping Changes to Enhance Role of Women in Society

Posted on August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Saudi Arabia Issues Sweeping Changes to Enhance Role of Women in Society
Saudi Arabia Issues Sweeping Changes to Enhance Role of Women in Society

Saudi Arabia Issues Sweeping Changes to Enhance Role of Women in Society The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced a series of sweeping legal changes to enhance the role of women in society, including an end to restrictions on travel and far-reaching labor provisions that guarantee women equal pay in the workplace and protection against…

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Arab World, Middle East, News, Saudi Arabia, Women's rights

Iraqi American Woman Wins IndieFEST International Film Awards

Posted on May 18, 2019June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Iraqi American Woman Wins IndieFEST International Film Awards
Iraqi American Woman Wins IndieFEST International Film Awards

Iraqi American Woman Wins IndieFEST International Film Awards Iraqi born filmmaker Weam Namou wins a prestigious Award of Excellence from the IndieFEST Film Awards (women filmmaker category) for her latest production with and Eric Hoffer, the award-winning author of 13 books. The award will be given for Weam Namou’s exciting feature documentary, The Great American…

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American Arabs, Entertainment, Features, Iraq, mainstream, Middle East, Movies, News, Video, Women's rights

Pharmacists Can Do More than Fill a Prescription

Posted on July 13, 2018July 14, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Pharmacists Can Do More than Fill a Prescription
Pharmacists Can Do More than Fill a Prescription

Pharmacists Can Do More than Fill a Prescription The dialectic of egalitarism and misogyny has been poisoning the real debate for decades in Arab societies. By Abdennour Toumi Since the burst of the political Tunisiami hit the most immune Arab tyrant castles and made others vulnerable, the materialization of the revealed demands are democratic values,…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, North Africa, Opinion, Tunisia, Women's rights

Arab Youth Survey raises some serious concerns

Posted on May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Youth Survey raises some serious concerns
Arab Youth Survey raises some serious concerns

Arab Youth Survey raises some serious concerns A study by one of the world’s largest PR companies, Burson-Marsteller, of Arab young people in 16 countries in the Levant, Gulf and North Africa offers disturbing insight into the regional concerns and the powerful influence of the mainstream Western news media. Not surprisingly, the further away Arab…

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100 Arab American women team up for fundraising event

Posted on April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on 100 Arab American women team up for fundraising event
100 Arab American women team up for fundraising event

100 Arab American women team up for fundraising event Annual event to be held for the fifth year at salon and spa When people come together to give, it makes a stronger impact. Nothing demonstrates that more than 100 Arab American Women Who Care, a one-of-a-kind event centered on philanthropy and giving back to the…

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