The Shabab terrorist attack at Westgate Mall in Kenya and its follow-up attacks in the country are a stark reminder that the Somalia-based group poses a threat to the United States and its interests in East Africa.
Read MoreNAIROBI, Kenya — Illicit ivory, kidnappings, piracy ransoms, smuggled charcoal, extorted payments from aid organizations and even fake charity drives pretending to collect money for the poor — the Shabab militant group has shifted from one illegal business to another, drawing money from East Africa’s underworld to finance attacks like the recent deadly siege at…
Read MoreIf the government shuts down Monday night, America’s national security and intelligence agencies will be operating with less staff, and the risk of an attack or other national security incident will go up, according to officials and experts.
Read MoreThis morning, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will meet with White House nominees to three State Department positions that deal with U.S. policy on weapons of mass destruction, arms control, and nonproliferation. These nominees are: Rose Gottemoeller, as next Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security; Frank A. Rose, as the next Assistant Secretary…
Read MoreCommunications Intern Position Summary: AIC seeks a Part Time Communications Assistant to support the Communications Department. Schedule is flexible. Minimum 24 hours/week. Duties and Responsibilities: • Update AIC website • Monitor media and manage clippings database • Assist with drafting event mailers • Assist with designing marketing materials as needed • Undertake research and other tasks as needed Qualifications:…
Read MoreGovernment and Community Relations Manager Position Summary: AIC’s Government and Community Relations Manager plays an integral role within the organization and serves on the Senior Leadership Team. This position conceptualizes and executes programs and events in AIC’s Center and on Capitol Hill. Such programs capture current events and trends in the U.S. and the Middle…
Read MorePosition Title: Development Manager Reports to: Executive Director The American Islamic Congress (AIC) is a non-religious, non-profit civil society development organization serving Muslims and non-Muslims by promoting civil and human rights through advocacy, engagement and education.Members of our Board of Directors, staff, and supporters include Muslims, Christians, and Jews as well as representatives from other…
Read MoreTitle: Administrative Assistant Office Location: Washington, DC Organization Overview: The American Islamic Congress (AIC) is a civil rights organization promoting tolerance and the exchange of ideas among Muslims and between other peoples. AIC a non-religious civic initiative is challenging increasingly negative perceptions of Muslims by advocating responsible leadership and ‘two-way’ interfaith understanding. As Muslim-Americans, thriving amidst America’s open multicultural society and civil liberties,…
Read MoreAmerican Islamic Congress (AIC) seeks a Program Coordinator for Project Nur The American Islamic Congress (AIC) is an independent, non-partisan non-profit organization dedicated to building interfaith and interethnic understanding and to supporting human and civil rights in Muslim majority countries. As American Muslims thriving amidst the U.S.’s open society, AIC aims to offer a positive…
Read MoreAIC Tunisia’s “The Leader” competition was featured in L’Expert Magazine in an article, entitled ,”The Leader: Fostering Social Leadership,” on September 19. Click here to read the article in French.
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