By Veshal Gondal Farzana Parveen, a 25 year old pregnant women, was stoned to death in front of the Lahore courthouse by her family members. Her only mistake was, that she refused to marry someone her parents had chosen[1]. She was attacked by her family as she walked to the courthouse to marry the man…
Read MoreBy Virginia Lyon As fans around the globe tune in to watch the World Cup we are reminded that soccer has always been more than just a sport. For most people soccer is a source of contention, national pride, frustration, and excitement. For the children in the Zaatari Refugee Camp however, soccer has become something…
Read MoreBy Virginia Lyon In his last week as Egypt’s leader, interim president Adly Mansour approved a decree criminalizing sexual harassment. Prior to the decree issued in early June Egypt’s laws failed to discuss or even mention sexual harassment. Rather, sexual harassment was referred to loosely as “indecent assault” and carried no punishment. Now, however, sexual…
Read MoreBy Mariana Pereira The issue of human trafficking is often ignored, and not given appropriate importance. Sex trafficking is a violation of human rights according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It is considered a modern form of slavery. According to the United States’ Annual…
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Read MoreIn 2008, The American Islamic Congress partnered with Cure Violence, formerly Ceasefire, to bring a groundbreaking form of conflict mediation and resolution to neighborhoods in Iraq. On December 31st, the program–which later morphed into Ambassadors for Peace (A4P)–came to a close. Ambassadors for Peace, initially named The Basrah Anti-Violence Campaign, saw initial success mitigating violence…
Read MoreAIC is offering various internships for students and recent graduates. Our Washington, DC office is conveniently located near many metro stations and close to various impactful non-profits and government agencies in the city. Our small office accepts internship applications on a rolling basis and we are flexible when dealing with our interns’ busy schedules. Please…
Read MoreMay 29, 2014 In order to give you more time to complete the application process and submit your materials, the 2014 Eye to Heart Film Contest’s deadline has been extended to AUGUST 1ST. The Eye to Heart contest is an opportunity for young, aspiring filmmakers and photographers to spread their message of positive social change. Three…
Read MoreWith the ouster of longtime president Zine El Abidin Ben Ali in January 2011, a new chapter in Tunisian history began. Tunisians now had a chance to shape their own destiny after being subject to decades of oppression under authoritarian leadership. Unfortunately, after existing in a society that stifled their voice for so long, many…
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