Tag: American Human Rights Council

TPS extension for Yemeni Nationals: Good but not enough:

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

TPS extension for Yemeni Nationals: Good but not enough: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) welcomes the Biden Administration’s extending the Temporary Protective Status (TPS) designation for Yemeni nationals residing in the United States. However, we believe Yemen is owed more than the band aid provided to a very small number of Yemenis. Yemen have been torn…

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AHRC observes United Nations World Refugee Day (June 20)

June 20, 2021June 20, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC observes United Nations World Refugee Day (June 20) The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the United Nations and the global community in recognizing World Refugee Day which is observed June 20 of every year. This day has been set aside by the United Nations in order to raise awareness and build support and…

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AHRC Hosted Law Enforcement-Community Leaders Zoom Session

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC Hosted Law Enforcement-Community Leaders Zoom Session Consistent with AHRC’s continued engagement efforts with law enforcement, on June 10, 2021, AHRC organized another successful round of discussion in partnership with the American Citizens for Justice (ACJ). From the government side participants included: Philip Menna Captain, MSP Tri-County, and F/Lt. Jennifer Johnson, MSP Metro South Post…

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Time is Overdue for Real Solutions to Gun Violence, Effective Limits on Police use of Deadly Force

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

Time is Overdue for Real Solutions to Gun Violence, Effective Limits on Police use of Deadly Force Gun violence is an American national problem. Police usage of unnecessary deadly force is another one. Both kill innocent people. It is a problem that calls for a solution. The recent shootings by police and by citizens are…

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AHRC Wishes All Muslims a Blessed and Safe Ramadan:

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC Wishes All Muslims a Blessed and Safe Ramadan: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) extends its wishes for a blessed and safe Ramadan to all Muslims in the US and in the rest of the world. Ramadan is expected to begin today Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Ramadan is the holiest month for people of…

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American Human Rights Council Empowers Women

March 15, 2021March 16, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

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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AHRC applauds Life for Relief and Rahma Worldwide

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC applauds Life for Relief and Rahma Worldwide The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) commends Life for Relief & Development (LIFE) and Rahma Worldwide for their recent humanitarian effort in Lebanon responding to an urgent call for relief. The aid was provided to Syrian and Palestinian refugees residing at camps in the city of Tyre…

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AHRC calls for Respect for Human Rights in Myanmar

February 3, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC calls for Respect for Human Rights in Myanmar The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) calls on all governing parties in Myanmar and on the military, which took over the rule of the country from elected civilians, to protect the human rights of all citizens, especially minorities. The Rohingya Muslims have been subject to systematic…

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AHRC Celebrates Black History Month

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC Celebrates Black History Month The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins Americans of all backgrounds in observing and celebrating Black History Month. Black History Month begins on February 1 and ends on Feb 28, 2021. On 1976, US President Gerald Ford formally recognized Black History Month. This became an annual tradition that has been honored…

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SEX TRAFFICKING IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK – IT’S WORSE

January 25, 2021January 25, 2021 News Editor News Editor 1 Comment

SEX TRAFFICKING IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK – IT’S WORSE She was trusting and full of life. I mean, she wasn’t a beauty queen, but had plenty of good qualities. She was small, with long sandy-blonde hair that fell lazily down her back. She was funny, energetic and so full of life, back then. She…

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AHRC Observes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day:

January 17, 2021January 17, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC Observes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) observes Dr. Martin Luther King’s day that falls on Monday, January 18, 2021. Dr. King is one of the most consequential figures of the twentieth century. He led a peaceful civil rights movement that changed the country for the better….

American Arabs, Civil Rights, Imad Hamad, NewsWire

The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call

January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 rayhanania No Comments

The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call By Imad Hamad I am an independent. I always vote for the person not the party. My political identity is that I am simply a proud American citizen. I am naturalized- an American by choice. Since 1980, the year I landed in America, I have learned to…

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AHRC Observes Human Rights Day

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC Observes Human Rights Day The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) joins the United Nations, countries around the world, and fellow human rights organizations in observing Human Rights Day that falls annually on December 10. In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). In 1950, the United Nations…

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AHRC Observes the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC Observes the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the United Nations and the rest of the world community in observing the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. The day is observed annually on December 2. This day was established by the United Nations to…

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American Human Rights Council hosts annual Spirit of Humanities gala Dec. 4

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

American Human Rights Council hosts annual Spirit of Humanities gala Dec. 4 The American Human Rights Council will host its annual Spirit of Humanities Gala Dinner on December 4, 2020 at the Greenfield Manor Banquet Hall in Dearborn. The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) is dedicated to defending and protecting human rights as outlined in…

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Comedian Ahmed Ahmed headlines AHRC fundraiser

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Comedian Ahmed Ahmed headlines AHRC fundraiser AHRC to host its Annual Spirit of Humanity Gala virtually on Friday, December 4, 2020. Arab American comedian Ahmed Ahmed will headline the Spirit of Humanity Gala fundraiser for the American Human Rights Council on December 4, 2020 The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) will be hosting its annual…

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Vote and Let the Political and Legal System Run Its Course

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Vote and Let the Political and Legal System Run Its Course By Imad Hamad Every minute counts during this exceptional election cycle. The electoral outcome depends on turnout. Anyone following the news has read about the long lines of voters eager to make their voice heard. This is great for democratic rule. This elections is not about…

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AHRC Condemns Plot to Harm Michigan Governor Whitmer:

October 11, 2020October 11, 2020 rayhanania 2 Comments

AHRC Condemns Plot to Harm Michigan Governor Whitmer: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) condemns in the strongest words the disrupted plot to harm Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer. The media has reported that the FBI and state law enforcement disrupted a plan to kidnap the governor and harm other elected officials. The media has reported that the…

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