Reflection on the anniversary of Charlottesville and the Agape march for unity against hate.
AMEL's 1st Anniversary!
Last week, after an exciting and successful year, we celebrated AMEL’s first anniversary in conjunction with Nelson Mandela’s centennial,
Reflecting on Year One
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#JusticeForNoura: Death Penalty Overturned
Seeking Refuge Despite the Travel Ban
#WorldRefugeeDay
President Trump Should Work to Save Sudanese Woman
The cause of #JusticeForNoura enjoys unprecedented support from the people of Sudan, as well as the international community. With pressure from Washington, this woman can be saved from the death penalty. It won’t be complete justice for what she’s been through, nor a solution to the larger human rights abuses in Sudan, but it would be an important step in the right direction.
Highlights from AMEL Speaker Cedric Nwafor
Cedric grew up on the streets of Bamenda, Cameroon and immigrated to the U.S. in 2010, where he has become an activist and public speaker. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland-College Park, where he recently completed his Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and Resource Economics, with a focus on Entrepreneurship. Cedric was selected as the Student Commencement Speaker for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Making a Difference Award
Katie Couric's "The Muslim Next Door" Debuts in Washington DC
AMEL President Mohamed Abubakr featured on a panel as part of the premier of National Geographic’s “The Muslim Next Door” hosted by the Muslim American Leadership Alliance (MALA).
AMEL Speakers Bureau Trains First Group from the Middle East & Africa
The first five speakers-in-training of the AMEL Speakers Bureau gathered for an interactive workshop during the past three days in New York. The culmination of two months of online speech-crafting and public speaking training, the workshop focused on the mechanics of public speaking, speech refinement and audience engagement.
The Fox Hunt: A Refugee's Memoir of Coming to America
Congratulations to Mohammed AL-Samawi, AMEL's Global Ambassador for Interfaith, Youth & Leadership, on his forthcoming book The Fox Hunt: A Refugee's Memoir of Coming to America, which will be published by HarperCollins on April 10th.
Apply Now to Join the AMEL Speakers Bureau
The Speakers Bureau of the African Middle Eastern Leadership Project (AMEL) will provide public speaking training to young leaders of Middle Eastern and African origin who are living in the United States (temporarily or permanently). Once trained, the speakers will bring their stories of activism, bridge-building and hope to audiences across the U.S, sparking dialogue and positive action among diverse audiences.
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Join Us for "We Are the Change"
On Monday December 18th the Anti-Defamation League's NextGen Outreach Network together with Peace December and the New York Peace Coalition will host a special event entitled "We Are The Change: How Young People Are Leading Movements for Civil Rights and Peace".
Human Rights Week & Campaign 2017
In one week, on December 10, 2017, the world will mark 69 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was formally adopted at the United Nations. It is the most universal human rights document in existence, delineating the thirty fundamental rights that form the basis for a democratic society.
Op-ed featured in Idaho Statesman
National Launch of AMEL
The national launch of The African Middle Eastern Leadership Project (AMEL) was held this evening in Washington, D.C. at the headquarters of Covington & Burling LLP. Featuring a keynote address by Amb. Dennis Ross and remarks by Sen. Mark Kirk, the launch was an overwhelming success with palpable energy and inspiration filling the room.