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AHRC Hosts an Event on OPIOID Addiction On March 23, 2022, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) hosted a private “Meet & Greet & Open Conversation,” event regarding the common and ongoing challenge of opioids addiction and other substance abuse. The event was by invitation only and included a very diverse group of invited guests….
Leading progressive Jewish group releases endorsements for U.S. Congress Jewish Voice for Peace, the leading Jewish American organization advocating justice and peace in Palestine and Israel, released their endorsements for the upcoming elections. Jewish Voice for Peace opposes anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim, and anti-Arab bigotry and oppression. JVP seeks an end to the Israeli occupation of the…
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Arab Chamber to host Arab Heritage Month dinner March 30 The American Arab Chamber of Commerce wll host a celebration of Arab American Heritage Month on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Aladdin Banquets at 8821 W. 87th Street in Hickory Hills. Chamber President Hassan Nijem said that doors will open at 6 PM and the…
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Arab Daily News launches Arab Community Network to fight racism Arab Americans need to come together and act as one unified voice to demand the rights we are being denied in America. We need to call out activists who exploit these differences or fuel the divisions in order to give themselves power. We need to…
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Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expresses concerns Massacres, murder, war crimes and violence continue as Russian forces savage civilian targets in Ukraine and promote widespread propaganda to veil their atrocities We remain gravely concerned by the rising death toll and human suffering in Ukraine and call for an immediate end to the…
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Ukraine conflict gives Palestinians chance to redefine their conflict By Ray Hanania #RussianInvasion of #Ukraine has given #Palestinians an opportunity to confront #Israel’s lies and #propaganda, but it requires a steady focus to develop an effective #publicrelationsstrategy. It should start by focusing on the #Americanpublic, which has shown gut-wrenching revulsion and extreme outrage to issues…
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AHRC Calls for Peace in Ukraine, urges more peace talks Don’t blame the people of Russia for its governments criminal behavior in Ukraine. End the hypocrisy on how occupation and refugees are treated differently depending on where the conflict occurs. End the Ukraine conflict through diplomacy and peace By Imad Hamad The American Human Rights…
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Conference on Israel Lobby offers insights into Israeli hypocrisies and media manipulation Many speakers including Huwaida Arraf @huwaida4mi, Dr. Hanan Ashrawi @DrHananAshrawi #PinkFloyd singer-songwriter @RogerWaters and Rev. Don Wagner told powerful Washington D.C. conference Friday March 4, 2022 said Israel manipulates media coverage & hides behind charges of anti-Semitism to justify its violent hypocrisies. Published…
Arab Radio: The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis Watch the Facebook stream of the radio show by clicking this link Join Dr. Atef Gawad in discussing ” The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Where does it Stand” with his distinguished guests, on Friday, March 4th, 2022, from 8 to 9 a.m. (EST). Program will air…
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Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Announces New Outreach Manager and Other Staff Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) welcomes several new staff including: Jennifer Maidrand as the Outreach Manager, Rev. Aune M. Carlson as the Director of Operations, and Michael Robinson as the Financial Manager. As the Outreach Manager, Jennifer will work with CMEP’s…
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HRH Crown Prince Offers Saudi Mediation During Calls with President Putin, President Zelensky HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Thursday March 3, 2022 from Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral relations. HRH the Crown Prince explained the Kingdom’s declared position and its support for efforts that lead to a…
Can Israel mediate Ukraine peace while pursuing war on Palestinians? As Russia invades the Ukraine committing war crimes against civilians in an attempt to expand the regime’s repressive Communist grip, Israel has offered to mediate the conflict between the two countries. No country understands the issues involved of “occupation,” of “refugees” and “extra-judicial” and war-…
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ADC Presents: A Discussion on Amnesty International’s Recent Report with the Mossawa Center & Amnesty International The American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) invites you back to our webinar series with a discussion on Amnesty International’s recent report. Register here! The Zoom webinar will be held on Wednesday February 16th, 2022 at 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM…
Peak Rock Capital affiliate completes acquisition of Ziyad Brothers, a leading provider of brander Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital (“Peak Rock”), a leading middle-market private investment firm, announced today that it has completed an acquisition of Ziyad Brothers (“Ziyad” or the “Company”),…
Safety is Our Common Responsibly, can’t be ignored By Imad Hamad There is no doubt that the number of bombs threats, acts of hate, violence, mass shootings and domestic acts of terror are on the rise across the nation, alarming us all. Despite the pain and the loss of innocent lives, as well as disruption…
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AHRC Joins the Nation In Recognizing Black History Month By Imad Hamad The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation in recognizing and celebrating February as Black History Month. This month serves as an opportunity to learn about and highlight the rich contributions and accomplishments of African Americans. These contributions enrich our society and…
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Christian group criticizes Israel home demolitions in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Strongly Opposes the Demolition of the Salhiya Family Home in Sheikh Jarrah On January 19, 2022, in the early hours of the morning, Israeli police forcibly evicted the Salhiya family and demolished their home in the Sheikh Jarrah…
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Author releases new book on Libya and its ongoing conflicts For centuries, the downfall of one global empire has resulted in the ascension of another. But as Jason Pack shows in his new book, LIBYA AND THE GLOBAL ENDURING DISORDER (Oxford University Press; February, 2022), we are no longer in the post-Cold War World, but are rather…
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