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SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY |
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KARAMAH
is currently seeking interns for the upcoming year. We are
looking for highly motivated and dedicated students who
have a commitment to women's issues as well as the civil
rights of ethnic minorities.
KARAMAH
is an educational, charitable organization committed to
supporting human rights worldwide, especially the rights
of Muslim women. In particular, we try to provide women
with a better understanding of their rights under Islamic
law, and respond to their needs through education, grassroots
organizing, advocacy, and activism. We firmly believe that
dialogue, peaceful conflict resolution, democratic structures
and active involvement, can counter the destructive effects
of ignorance, silence and prejudice.
Our
objectives are now five fold:
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To
educate Muslim and non-Muslim communities in the U.S.
and internationally about our country's First Freedom
(of religion), and provide a forum for an open and civil
dialogue about the constitution and moral aspects of religious,
ethnic and gender bias; |
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To
contribute constructively to the civil rights movement
emerging in this country after September 11, 2001; |
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To
provide legal referrals and jurisprudential education
to grass roots women both nationally and internationally; |
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To
educate a new generation of Muslim American women who
are competent in both American and Islamic law; and |
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To
execute education and awareness raising activities that
advance our goals. |
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At
the beginning of the event, Kareema Altamore, Aysha Unus,
and Ghazala Ashraf, vividly described their personal experiences
and voiced the concerns and questions that many Muslims potentially
feel. Meredith McEver described the lingering psychological
effects of the raids on these women. Professors David Cole,
Rod Smolla and Muneer Ahmad followed with their constitutional
and other observations. Finally, Juan Carlos Benitez provided
the audience with information that would help them file a
complaint in cases where their civil rights in the workplace,
airport and other arenas were violated. The evening was concluded
by questions from the audience and further discussion by the
panel.
The
evening was a great success in providing the Muslim community
a neutral and safe arena in which to air their grievances
and learn more about their constitutional rights. KARAMAH
has prepared a video of the town hall meeting for distribution
so that other communities may benefit from it.
Applicants to the internship positions should possess excellent
communication skills as well as strong writing and editing
skills. The internship is not restricted to law students,
we are considering applications from undergraduate students
as well.
Please
e-mail a resume and cover letter to:
Irfana
Anwer, Executive Director, at karamah@karamah.org
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