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AHRC: Mental Health Month Renews Calls for Bold, System‑Wide Action on Mental Health:

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

AHRC: Mental Health Month Renews Calls for Bold, System‑Wide Action on Mental Health: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) joins the nation in recognizing May as Mental Health Month, which has been observed annually since 1949. This month honors the millions of people living with mental health conditions—circumstances no one chooses, yet many still endure…

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AHRCs Calls for Unity in the Face of Hatred: Dearborn is an All-American City

November 22, 2025November 22, 2025 Press Release Press Release No Comments

AHRCs Calls for Unity in the Face of Hatred: Dearborn is an All-American City The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins all peace-loving people in Dearborn, Michigan, and across the nation in condemning, in the strongest terms, the ongoing and persistent planned and organized smear campaigns against the city of Dearborn and its uniquely diverse…

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Denying Palestinian Officials Visas to Join UN General Assembly: Wrong and Hypocritical:

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 News Editor News Editor No Comments

Denying Palestinian Officials Visas to Join UN General Assembly: Wrong and Hypocritical: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the international community in urging President Trump to rescind the decision to deny visas to Palestinian officials seeking to attend the upcoming 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80). The session is scheduled…

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AHRC 2025 Annual Gala: A Call to Action for Humanity

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

AHRC 2025 Annual Gala: A Call to Action for Humanity On Friday, October 24, 2025, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC) will host its Spirit of Humanity Awards & Dinner Gala in Dearborn, Michigan. This is more than an event, it is a call to conscience. A summons to peace advocates, justice defenders, and all…

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AHRC calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

AHRC calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) condemns in the strongest words the ongoing Israeli indiscriminate bombardment of Lebanon. Under the pretext of fighting Hezbollah, Israel has been targeting civilians in heavily populated residential areas. Israelis have been threatening that they intend to demolish Lebanon. Just…

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ICD Hosts its Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Ramadan “Iftar” Dinner:

March 30, 2024March 30, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

ICD Hosts its Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Ramadan “Iftar” Dinner: On March 26, 2024, the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) held its annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Ramadan ‘Iftar”. The “Iftar” Dinner (breaking the fast) was held with a full house of various law enforcement agencies at all levels local, state, and federal as well as…

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AHRC Hosts High- Level UNRWA Delegation in Dearborn

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

AHRC Hosts High- Level UNRWA Delegation in Dearborn On March 12, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) hosted a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) delegation in Dearborn in an informal briefing and discussion with community leaders. The two guests were top leaders of UNRWA: Ms. Antonia Marie De Meo, Deputy Commissioner-General…

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AHRC Mourns the passing of Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson, Freedom Fighter and Detroit Icon

July 15, 2023July 15, 2023 News Editor News Editor No Comments

AHRC Mourns the passing of Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson, Freedom Fighter and Detroit Icon The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) expresses its profound sadness for the passing of one of Detroit’s true freedom fighters, activist, trailblazer, and leader Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson who died on July 10, 2023. Dr. Watson’s long years of unwavering and…

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

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

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

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

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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AHRC’s Humanitarian Mission to Lebanon

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 News Editor News Editor No Comments

AHRC’s Humanitarian Mission to Lebanon The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) delegation to Lebanon recently returned from humanitarian fact-finding mission. The AHRC delegation visited several non-governmental organizations and institutions that included ANERA-Lebanon, Al-Hamshari Hospital, El-Buss Clinic, the UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura, Lebanon and the US Embassy in Beirut. Given the dire humanitarian crisis in Lebanon,…

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AHRC: Honor Dr. King Day with Civility, Unity, and Action

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC: Honor Dr. King Day with Civility, Unity, and Action The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation and all peace- loving people around the world in observing and celebrating Martin Luther King’s Day this Monday, January 16, 2023. Dr. King is a national and international hero who belongs to all humanity. Martin Luther…

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AHRC and ICD Hold Community Forum on Human Trafficking

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 rayhanania 2 Comments

AHRC and ICD Hold Community Forum on Human Trafficking Recently, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) and the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) held a community forum and open discussion addressing the challenge of human trafficking. The forum hosted representatives from the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)/Detroit of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Over sixty…

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City of Dearborn’s Tribute to Debbie Dingell, well-deserved farewell

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 Imad_Hamad 1 Comment

City of Dearborn’s Tribute to Debbie Dingell, well-deserved farewell There is no doubt that the City of Dearborn’s farewell dinner that will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022, honoring Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, was an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s services to Dearborn and to all its residents during her tenure representing…

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

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 rayhanania 1 Comment

AHRC’s Announces its “Spirit of Humanity” Gala Awardees The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) is pleased to announce its 2022 “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala awardees. The awards and recognitions will be presented at the Gala on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Fairlane Banquet, located at 700 Town Center…

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AHRC Hosts “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” with CBP:

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 News Editor News Editor No Comments

AHRC Hosts “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” with CBP: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) recently hosted a community “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection-CBP. The event was held at the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD). More than 60 diverse group of invited guests attended and engaged with the…

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Time to ditch the spoils system, our elected officials need to be more inclusive

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Time to ditch the spoils system, our elected officials need to be more inclusive By Imad Hamad No doubt that elections/ time is especially important to citizens and candidates. It’s the best time when candidates make their best effort to connect with people almost around the clock. They spare no effort to communicate personally with…

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AHRC “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala, New Date: Friday, October 21, 2022

July 21, 2022August 24, 2022 News Editor News Editor No Comments

AHRC “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala, New Date: Friday, October 21, 2022 The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) announces a new date for its annual “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala. The new date is Friday, October 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The gala will be at Fairlane Banquet Hall located at 700…

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