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American Islamic Congress Hosts Capitol Hill Forum on Trafficking Women in the Muslim World
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Washington, D.C. – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) is holding a Capitol Hill forum at noon on Tuesday, April 1, on stopping women trafficking in the Muslim world.
The panel, co-sponsored by Congress' Religious Freedom and Anti-Terrorism caucuses, features three leading Middle East experts and anti-trafficking advocates. The event is the latest in AIC's monthly forum on Muslim affairs, designed to inform Congressional leaders, Capitol Hill staffers, and the policy community. Lunch is provided.
When: 12 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Where: 2105 Rayburn Building, Capitol Hill
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Mohammad Mattar: Executive Director of The Protection Project, Johns Hopkins
Sanam Anderlini: Independent Consultant on Gender, Peace, and Security Issues
Wenchi Yu Perkins: Vice President, Human Rights Programs, Vital Voices Global Partnership
Moderated by:
Zainab Al-Suwaij: Executive Director, American Islamic Congress
Speakers will share insights on the state of anti-trafficking efforts in the Muslim world. Mattar will review both obstacles to effective response as well as recent advances in Muslim countries. Anderlini will discuss how international institutions can raise awareness to help protect potential targets of trafficking. Perkins will provide perspective on Congressional efforts to combat trafficking worldwide and assist survivors.
The American Islamic Congress is a civil-rights organization promoting tolerance and the exchange of ideas among Muslims and between other peoples. With the motto "passionate about moderation," the organization leads initiatives around the world and has offices in Washington, Boston, Egypt, and Iraq.
Note: AIC's upcoming panel – on ""Lebanon's Deadlock: The Role of the Arab and Muslim World" will take place May 6 at 121 Cannon Building, Capitol Hill.
Contact: Jina Hassan, +1-617-266-0080
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