AIC’s Executive Director Zainab al-Suwaij discusses the legacy of the American invasion of Iraq and the challenges the country faces on MSNBC’s Up w/ Chris Hayes. View the full segment here.
Read MoreWASHINGTON, November 12, 2012 – The American Islamic Congress is pleased to announce the launch of a new outreach and education initiative in Iraq, Protecting Marginalized Indivduals (PMI). This initiative will work to aid and empower individuals who practice alternative lifestyles. Specifically, those who face violence due to their real or perceived sexual orientation, those…
Read MoreBAGHDAD, June 7, 2012 – In his continuing coverage of Iraq, USA Today’s Jim Michaels explores the challenges and complexities facing Iraq six months after the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops. Executive Director Zainab Al-Suwaij, a native of Iraq who returns to the country frequently to lead AIC’s programming, weighs in on this important topic.…
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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