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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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AHRC expresses concern with dramatic developments in Middle East, urges Dialogue and Peace

January 6, 2020January 7, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC expresses concern with dramatic developments in Middle East, urges Dialogue and Peace The head of Greater Detroit’s largest Arab American civil rights organization urges restraint and calls for dialogue to avoid war with Iran, Iraq and United States. Imad Hamad, executive director of the American Human Rights Council express deep concern over spiraling events…

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Detroit group urges continued support of Congresswoman Dingell

September 17, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Detroit Arab group urges continued support of Congresswoman Dingell AHRC disagrees with Congresswoman Dingell’s decision to withdraw sponsorship of Palestinian children bill, calls for constructive dialogue: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) expresses its disagreement with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell’s decision to withdraw her sponsorship to a HR2407 -Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living under…

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Rising extremism is not a mental health issue, it’s a political and public health issue

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Rising extremism is not a mental health issue, it’s a political and public health issue Guest comnmentary by AHRC Executive Director Imad Hamad discusses why extremism is not a mental health issue, but a political and a public health concern. By Imad Hamad The response to terrorism in this country is bifurcated. If the perpetrator…

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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 honored to receive the UN NGO ECOSOC Consultative Status

August 14, 2018August 14, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC honored to receive the UN NGO ECOSOC Consultative Status The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) is gratified and truly honored to receive the United Nations- ECOSOC Consultative Status approved in its session held on July 24, 2018. This recognition is important to the work of AHRC. The Consultative Status will enable AHRC to actively…

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AHRC condemns heinous Ohio State University attack

November 30, 2016December 1, 2016 rayhanania No Comments

AHRC condemns heinous Ohio State University attack Prominent Greater Detroit region Human Rights group denounces the recent violent assault by a suspect who seriously injured 11 students who is identified as a Muslim immigrant from Somalia The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) strongly condemns the attack on students at Ohio State University (OSU) allegedly carried out by…

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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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