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Arab and Muslim American groups express support for Lebanon after explosion

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Arab and Muslim American groups express support for Lebanon after explosion Prayers and support after a massive explosion destroyed the port district of Beirut Lebanon on Tuesday August 4, 2020 pour in from across the globe including from Arab and Muslim organizations in the United States. Nearly 200 people were killed and more than 5,000…

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George Floyd Reaffirms our Humanity

June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 Imad_Hamad No Comments

George Floyd Reaffirms our Humanity Racism is a universal challenge. There is no society on earth that is free from racism. While the US and other countries have made progress to be less racist, racism still exists. The death of George Floyd has resulted in avalanche of condemnation and massive protests. This reaction to Mr….

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Ramadan Kareem from AHRC

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

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…

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AHRC urges President Trump to bail out the US Postal Service:

April 20, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

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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AHRC Office and Volunteers Working Remotely, Our Work Continues

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

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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The Novel Coronavirus is a Challenge to All of Us

April 7, 2020April 9, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

The Novel Coronavirus is a Challenge to All of Us There is no doubt that the novel coronavirus has turned our life upside down. One can honestly say there is life before the virus and life after it. The virus is a threat to all of us. No one is immune and the virus is…

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Coronavirus claims life of AHRC board member Rep. Isaac Robinson

March 30, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

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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AHRC urges States, Federal governments to address jails and correctional centers

March 28, 2020March 29, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC urges States, Federal governments to address jails and correctional centers The American Human Rights Council is urging that states and the Federal government provide support against the spread of the coronavirus in American prisons and correctional centers. The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation’s human rights community in calling upon state governments…

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Addiction to Opioids: A Common Challenge, a Shared Responsibility

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Addiction to Opioids: A Common Challenge, a Shared Responsibility The American Human Rights Council in Dearborn, Michigan held a conference on the growing problem of Opiod Addiction in the Arab American and Muslim community. The conference was held on Feb. 18, 2020 to address the challenges facing drug addictions On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, the…

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Government should crack down on extremism and racist supremacy

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Government should crack down on extremism and racist supremacy After El Paso and Dayton mass murders, time for the US Government to Re-examine its Approach to American Right- Wing Extremism and White Supremacy: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation in expressing grief and sorrow for the loss of innocent lives in El…

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AHRC Celebrates Nelson Mandela’s International Day

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC Celebrates Nelson Mandela’s International Day The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the rest of the global community in celebrating Nelson Mandela International Day. The Day falls on July 18 every year in honor of the former South African President who helped end the Apartheid regime in South Africa. The day was officially…

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Detroit civil rights group calls for probe into anti-Muslim hate flyers

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Detroit civil rights group calls for probe into anti-Muslim hate flyers AHRC and AMLC request an investigation regarding anti-Muslim Flyer, call on Costco to review its Response to attempts to spread hate on its property: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) and the American Muslim Leadership Council (AMLC) are alarmed by the distribution of an…

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Arab group website hacked in Dearborn

September 16, 2016September 16, 2016 rayhanania No Comments

Arab groups website hacked in Dearborn. American Human Rights Council website hacked by radical extremists. Hate group suspected in Internet attack. Police are investigating By Ray Hanania The American Arab civil rights group “American Human Rights Council” (AHRC) reported on Friday that it’s website was hacked by an extremist group and replaced, at least briefly,…

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UN official keynotes AHRC human rights gala

May 9, 2016May 9, 2016 rayhanania No Comments

UN official keynotes AHRC Dearborn civil rights event. Dr. Rima Khalaf, Under Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, based in Beirut, will be the keynote speaker at the annual “Spirit of Humanity” Gala dinner hosted by the American Human Rights Council By Ray Hanania Dr. Rima Khalaf,…

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AHRC announces Spirit of Humanity Award winners

April 12, 2016September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

The American Human Rights Council based on Greater Detroit (AHRC) announces its 2016 “Spirit of Humanity” Awardees. The award is named in honor of Kayla Mueller who was murdered by ISIS/Daesh terrorists The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) is pleased to announce its 2016 “Spirit of Humanity” Gala Awardees. This year’s awardees are highly admired…

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Concern for Americans in Yemen Grows

July 14, 2015July 14, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

The Detroit-based American Human Rights Council (AHRC) urges immediate attention to American citizens in Yemen as crisis there grows The American Human a Rights Council (AHRC-USA) expresses its serious concerns regarding American citizens and permanent residents who have been stranded in Yemen with no means or ability to depart Yemen due to the escalating conflict…

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AHRC supports prisoners in commemoration of Ramadan

June 16, 2015June 16, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

American Human Rights Council launches annual program to support prisoners in commemoration of Ramadan. Donations will help prisoners and families of prisoners. The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) based in Greater Detroit will launch their “No Prisoners Left Behind” program which seeks to provide support to prisoners and their families during the month of Ramadan. Ramadan,…

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AHRC Welcomes the Release of Mohamed Soltan from detention in Egypt

June 1, 2015June 1, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

The American Human rights Council (AHRC) welcomes the release of Mr. Mohamed Soltan, a fellow US citizen from his Egyptian prison. Soltan was detained in Egypt from August of 2013 and endured a painful experience – he almost died in detention. Soltan was forced to renounce his Egyptian citizenship as part of the release arrangements…

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