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The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) wishes all Muslims in the world a peaceful and blessed Ramadan. Ramadan is the holiest month for people of Muslim faith. It started today, March 11, 2023. Ramadan is the Islamic month of fasting, worship, reflection, sharing and caring. This Ramadan falls amidst the ongoing genocidal war against the occupied Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Palestinians in Gaza have been subject to an ongoing Israeli campaign of ruthless bombing and...
Consistent with their active constructive engagement with law enforcement agencies and other government agencies, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) and the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) held their first of year 2024 "Meet, Greet and Open Conversation" on Wednesday, February 21st in Detroit. The session hosted over eighty members of diverse groups that included invited community members, civic, religious, activities, educators, lawyers, members of the bench, and representatives of la...
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation, and Black Americans in celebrating Black History Month. In the US, February is Black History Month. Black History is American History with universal Resonance. Black history is not limited to slavery and Civil Rights. It includes the tremendous contributions Black Americans from all walks of life. It is not an exaggeration to say that the US would be a completely different country without Black Americans. They are an integral part...
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-US) urges swift action to contain, limit, reduce and hopefully end the epidemic of reckless driving. Reckless driving is a true challenge facing our society. It is one of the leading reasons for fatal accidents and loss of precious lives. Lately, reckless driving in Dearborn has become part of daily driving conduct for many who are irresponsible and completely disregard public safety. Reckless driving is a problem that deserves government action. The City...
On April 12, the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) held its annual law enforcement Ramadan "Iftar" dinner. This annual event is an opportunity to thank law enforcement for the work they do protecting all Americans during the year. This memorable event is a tradition established by the ICD. This special event was emceed by Mr. Imad Hamad, AHRC Executive Director, who welcomed all law-enforcement and guests, conveying the community's sincere appreciation for their ongoing contributions to the...
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) extends its warm wishes to all Muslims who are observing the holy month of Ramadan in America and across the globe. Ramadan is expected to begin on Thursday, March 23, 2023, and end with the first Muslim festivity of Eid Al-Fitr. Ramadan is not only about abstaining from food and drink. It is a special time to reflect and attain to the core principles of discipline and purity. It is a special month where for thirty days Muslims break their fast daily...
The American Human Rights Council (AHEC-USA) congratulates all winning candidates of all electoral posts. Voters have voted and made their voice heard. We should all accept the outcome of these elections. That is the ultimate expression of democracy. Elected officials should focus on serving the public beyond party lines and party affiliations. AHRC thanks all other candidates who ran and did not win. In an election, some win and some lose. We will always have another election, no one should be...
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 Drive across of the Fairlane Mall in Dearborn. AHRC's takes great pride in this year's awardees, individuals whose efforts towards advancing human rights and serving humanity speak volumes about what kind of leaders they are. AHRC is proud to present the following awards and tributes to: Trailblazer in Education Award Proudly presented to Mr....
There is no doubt that the City of Dearborn's farewell dinner on October 10, 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 Dearborn within her Congressional District. Her exemplary service continued her late husband John Dingell's legacy of service to the city. The Dingells gave many years of dedicated service to Dearborn. Both icons of...
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 CBP leadership of Detroit. In attendance was Mr. Nawar Shora, the newly appointed Senior Community Relations Manager, with the office of Intergovernmental...
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 people, their constituents, as well as making sure that they respond to almost every single communication they receive. They master making people, basically their voters, feel very important and that they count. An open-door policy is truly lived during these...
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the world's community in observing Nelson Mandela Day. Mandela Day falls annually on July 19. The United Nations declared Nelson Mandela's Day on November of 2009, through resolution A/RES/64/13 as a tribute and recognition of Mandela's tireless, unwavering, and courageous fight for freedom and justice. Nelson Mandela's Day is a special occasion for human rights and peace-loving people across the world to celebrate the legacy of Nelson Mandela,...
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation in celebrating and observing the 157th anniversary of Juneteenth that falls on Sunday, June 19. Juneteenth has been celebrated by African Americans since the late 1800s. It was made a national holiday in 2021. It's a day of remembrance of slavery era in the United States when blacks were enslaved and denied their basic human rights. The Civil War and abolition did not end the suffering of African Americans. They continued to suffer all forms on discrimination. It was only with the...
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) extends its greetings to all people of the Muslim faith in the US and abroad who are observing the holy month of Ramadan. The month is expected to begin Saturday, April 2, 2022, and end on May 2, 2022, marking the first major Muslim holiday, Eid El-Fitr. Ramadan is the holiest month in the Muslim lunar calendar. Ramadan is the month in which Muslims believe God revealed the Quran to Prophet Mohammad. In this month Muslims abstain, from food, drink,...
On March 28, 2022, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) visited the Consulate General of Mexico in Michigan and presented its AHRC Exemplary Diplomat Leadership Award to His Excellency Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe, outgoing Consul General of Mexico. This prestigious award recognizes the Honorable Saiffe's distinguished diplomatic service during his tenure in Michigan since 2017. Mr. Saiffe is a seasoned Mexican diplomat who served his county in different capacities prior to his arrival to...
I doubt that this year's general elections that was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 was one most important and most contested in a number of cities across the state of Michigan, notably in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck for Arab and Muslim Americans. These three cities have growing Arab and Muslim American populations. Citizens of the three cities elected three Arab Americans as mayors, setting a historical precedent showcasing the rich diversity and inclusion that made these cities...
Voting Right: Vote for the Program and the Values No doubt that election periods are the perfect time to compel candidates, both incumbents and challengers, to be closer to the electorate. They will be more responsive and more than ready to listen and engage. During these times every candidate is very busy campaigning and appealing for support. All of them will do their utmost best to be the one ahead of all. This adds energy to the elections and gives incentives for better participation on...
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) urges active participation in upcoming series of important discussions regarding water rights facilitated and organized by the Michigan Interfaith Power & Light. AHRC along with other partner organizations is a proud sponsor of these important events addressing important challenges facing our cities, state and the nation. Water related issues include flooding, the climate crisis and inequitable access to clean and affordable water. These are just some of the issues our region faces. What new...
Once one becomes part of public life, he lives in the public eye and under the microscope. There is praise sometimes, criticism other times. Some of it is fair, some unfair. It comes with the territory of being a public figure. Indeed, no matter how hard one works and how conscientious a person is, there is no escape from criticism. This is normal in a democracy. Different views and debate are healthy and needed. Criticism is important. It serves as a constant reminder to those in public office...
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 not the first and, if the status quo is not changed, will surely not be the last. Gun violence makes us all feel insecure. Violence seems random. This sense of randomness makes the average citizen feel that this violence is a risk to themselves and to their loved ones. It’s a sad state of endless cycle of gun violence as w...
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 the Muslim faith. It's a month of fasting, reflection, sharing, caring and giving. Unfortunately, Ramadan this year, like last year's, is observed in the midst of a pandemic. We have been optimistic that with increased vaccination we would be...
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation and the global community in celebrating International Women's Day. The Day falls on March 8 annually. March is also Women's History Month, an occasion to celebrate women successes and contributions to all humanity. The United Nations began celebrating International Women's day in 1977. On this special day, the world recognizes women's contributions and reaffirms that the struggle for the rights of women is at the core of the struggle...
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 recognize the historical trauma of the slave trade over the centuries and to remember slavery and to celebrate the abolition of slavery in most of the world. The reality is that slavery has not been completely abolished. It continues in different forms and is not limited to the less...
There is so much bad news around us. It is easy to be cynical and pessimistic. Self-interest is seen as what gets people going. Everyone is trying to maximize their utility and they act rationally, economists say. But there are people indispensable in our society that put their life on the line for the rest of society. They are the first responders- police, fire and paramedics. Many of them have died serving society. They are society's unsung heroes. Recently, we heard the sad news of the death...
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) calls upon Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reconsider its recent directive to force international students who are currently studying and in the US to depart the US if their college transformed to on line-education as a temporary measure due to covi-19 pandemic crisis. Bizarrely in the middle of a pandemic, students are asked to find alternate in-person colleges in order to sustain their student visas F-1 or/and M-1 in case their...
