BOSTON, April 11, 2012 – Last evening the AIC Center hosted “Bangladesh: The Politics of Diaspora, Religion and Gender,” a panel discussion by local experts who took a fresh look at how religion and immigration are influencing the state of human rights and women’s rights in Bangladesh and in the extensive Bangladeshi diaspora. The event…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, April 11, 2012 – The American Muslim market will soon reach more than $200B in buying power, and, while population estimates vary, it is clear that the market is growing fast and looking for businesses that understand its unique needs and values. AIC’s “Faith, Money, Power” forum, held last week in D.C., brought together…
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Read MoreWASHINGTON, April 10, 2012 – Today the American Islamic Congress was notified that it has been approved by the United Nations for association with its Department of Public Information (DPI). AIC met stringent criteria in a selective approval process to become one of just 29 NGOs approved this spring for association with DPI. “I am both…
Read MoreIOWA CITY, Iowa, April 9, 2012 – Nidhal Guessoum wrote on the science and religion blog Irtiqa about his role as the Keynote speaker at AIC’s Science and Islam event at the University of Iowa. He discussed the “Cosmology and Qur’an” panel, in which he pointed out that cosmology – historically a field of mysticism – has been…
Read MoreLINCOLN, Neb., April 4, 2012 – With live music, food, a guest speaker and, most importantly, all proceeds going to the Syria Relief Fund, “The Evolution of the Arab Revolutions: A Benefit Concert for Syria” is an event not to miss. Middle Eastern Students Unite and Project Nur, an American Islamic Congress movement promoting human rights,…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, April 4, 2012 – This evening, AIC and Project Nur, with support from the John Templeton Foundation, will host the first event of the “Science and Islam” series entitled “Creation of the Universe: Qur’anic Concepts and Scientific Theories” at the University of Iowa. The event will feature three panel speakers, all prominent Muslim scientists…
Read MoreMORGANTOWN, W. VA., April 3, 2012 – AIC’s Nasser Weddady participated today in a lively panel discussion on Social Media and Free Speech in the Middle East. The event took place at West Virginia University’s Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism. Said Nasser, “West Virginians have [poor internet connection] in common with most Arab states and villages and towns.…
Read MoreCAIRO, April 1, 2012 – Dalia Ziada has announced her resignation as AIC’s Egypt Office Director, effective April 1. Her passion, dedication and commitment will be missed. Dalia spent five years implementing and overseeing AIC’s programs in Egypt, spearheading such civil rights initiatives as Fahem Haqi and the pioneering Cairo Human Rights Film Festival. Dalia’s energy and…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, March 28, 2012 – In a highly selective decision process, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) chose UCSB’s chapter of Project Nur for their community service project for this year’s “goal to take action and make a difference in the world.” The chapter’s project locally addresses humanitarian needs by providing canned food and socks for underserved families in the…
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