Palestine

Statement: MPAC Stands with Palestinians, Rep. Tlaib Amidst Pushback on 75th Nakba Commemoration

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israel
nakba
Palestine
rashida tlaib
religious freedom
On May 16, 2023 By MPAC
Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | May 16, 2023 — Last week, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib hosted a commemoration of the 75th Nakba, the mass displacement of Palestinians known as “the Nakba” or “the catastrophe.” The event, scheduled to take place on Capitol Hill, was canceled by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy,…
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Press Release: MPAC, Partners Hold Press Conference on Assault on Al-Aqsa Mosque

Press Release
human rights
islam
israel
Palestine
religious freedom
On April 7, 2023 By MPAC
LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, MPAC hosted a press conference on the troubling events occurring at Al-Aqsa Mosque. Alongside partners from the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, the INKERIJ Foundation, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), we called on our government to stand up for our ideals and lead…
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National American Muslim Policy Conference: Human Rights Abroad US Policy Challenges & Opportunities

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advocacy
democracy
foreign policy
human rights
Palestine
Policy
On June 10, 2022 By MPAC
As the White House and the State Department create and publicly share our nation’s foreign policy, it is partially predicated on the notion that our nation is privileged with the moral high ground and therefore can take preemptive action. However, for decades that foreign policy has only strategically emphasized human rights abroad. Our longstanding allies commit unthinkable acts of violence without being checked and that must stop. At our inaugural collaborative National American Muslim Policy Conference, MPAC President, Salam Al-Marayati and CEO of Emgage, Wa'el Alzayat, sat down with Peter Beinart, Professor of Journalism and Political Science, University of New York, Samar Ali, Research Professor, Vanderbilt Project on Unity, and Jonathan Finer, Deputy National Security Advisor to discuss the issue what needs to be done going forward. MPAC co-hosted the inaugural National American Muslim Policy Conference which brought together elected officials, experts, and leaders from across the nation to discuss our community's policy priorities and needs. We are proud to have worked alongside American Muslim Health Professionals, Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition, and Emgage Action as part of the Community Collaborative Initiative. The Community Collaborative Initiative, a community-based action research project hosted by Indiana University's Lilly School of Philanthropy, we cordially invite you to participate in the inaugural National American Muslim Policy Conference. ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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The Nexus of Anti Palestine Campaigns and Islamophobia

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Palestine
On August 24, 2021 By MPAC
Each Friday, we’re bringing diverse voices to the table for informative discussions on the Palestinian struggle for peace. In our final installment of our Palestine lecture series in collaboration with Islamic Center of Southern California (ICSC), we spoke with Sarah Eltantawi, Associate Professor of Theology at Fordham University, on 'The Nexus of Anti-Palestine Campaigns and Islamophobia'. ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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Jewish Voice for Peace with Estee Chandler

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Palestine
religious freedom
On August 14, 2021 By MPAC
We are bringing diverse voices to the table for informative discussions on the Palestinian struggle for peace. As part of our lecture series in collaboration with Islamic Center of Southern California (ICSC), we spoke with Estee Chandler, Founder of Jewish Voice for Peace, Los Angeles, to discuss the Palestinian struggle for Peace. ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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