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The 2010 Law and Leadership Summer Program
June 7-25, 2010 |
KARAMAH is now accepting applications for our 2010 Law and Leadership Summer Program. The three-week workshop brings together Muslim women from the U.S. and around the world to learn about Islamic law, U.S. Constitutional law, conflict resolution, and leadership to help them become forces of positive change in their communities. The program features lectures by professors from Harvard Law School and Wharton.
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KARAMAH Speaks at Peace Conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands
February 6, 2010
On Saturday, February 6, 2010, KARAMAH will host a discussion on women and Islam at a peace conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The conference, called A Struggle for Peace will feature a variety of lectures, debates and workshops led by prominent professors, activists and leaders from around the world. Sarah Islam, Program Officer for KARAMAH, will lead a reading on Islam, women’s rights and sustainable development. Read More »
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KARAMAH Hosts Visit with Delegates from Indonesia
February 2, 2010 |
KARAMAH met with two delegates from Indonesia visiting the U.S. under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program.
The talk explored advocacy methods in the U.S. and Indonesia in support of Muslim women and programs to encourage women’s leadership, civic participation, economic independence and access to education, healthcare and social services. Read More »
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KARAMAH Hosts Delegation of Notre Dame Law Students
January, 4, 2010 |
The students were participating in a 3-day student-designed trip to Washington, D.C. aimed at exploring opportunities in the public interest sector of law.
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KARAMAH Holds Year-End Reception Commemorating the 61st Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
December 11, 2009 |
The reception featured remarks by Dr. Azizah al-Hibri, President and Founder of KARAMAH; Dean Leary Davis, Founding Dean of Elon School of Law; and three graduates of KARAMAH's educational Law and Leadership Program.
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VIDEO: Watch Dr. al-Hibri's Remarks »
VIDEO: KARAMAH's Law and Leadership Alumni Share Success Stories »
VIDEO: Dean Leary Davis's Remarks »
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December 4, 2009
KARAMAH: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights praised the Dutch government today for rejecting a motion to restrict the building of minarets in the Netherlands. Read KARAMAH's Statement »
Read a statement by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe on the outcome of the Swiss minaret ban referendum.
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With the Muslim high holiday of Eid al-Adha and Thanksgiving falling within the same week this year, American and Muslim families everywhere are gathering to reflect on the values of sacrifice, selflessness and giving.
The story of Eid Al-Adha, commemorating the story of Abraham and the near-sacrifice of his son, Ismael, offers a message of hope and justice, reaffirming the ultimate value of human life and dignity for all individuals – a principle that stands at the core of our work for Muslim women. Read More » |
KARAMAH's First-Ever "Liberty for All" Essay Contest: Students Offer Ideas for Improving Religious and Civil Freedoms Where They Live
January 31, 2010 |
The contest offers students an opportunity to compete for $1,000, $500 and $250 awards while they suggest what ordinary citizens can do on a grassroots level to strengthen the religious and civil liberties of all women in their communities.
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KARAMAH Co-Sponsors World Justice Forum II in Vienna, Austria
November 11-14, 2009
KARAMAH is pleased to serve as co-sponsors for the second World Justice Forum, to be held November 11-14th in Vienna, Austria. 500 prominent leaders from around the world will gather at this multidisciplinary invitation-only event to develop actions to strengthen the rule of law. Dr. Azizah al-Hibri will serve on the panel, "Teaching Youth about the Rule of Law." KARAMAH will also host a meeting of scholars and jurists from the MENA region.
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The Impact of Islamic Law on Economic Development in the Gulf Statest: Producing Viable Solutions or Preventing Progress?
November 18, 2009
On Wednesday, Novermber 18, KARAMAH presents a talk on Islamic law and development in the Gulf states, and how current changes in the region are impacting international legal norms, policy prescriptions, and business practices on a global scale.
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Dr. Azizah al-Hibri Delivers a Talk on Islam, Law and the Roots of Democracy in America
October 13, 2009
Were the freedoms outlined in the U.S. Constitution influenced by the Qur'an? Professor Azizah Y. al-Hibri, President of KARAMAH, Islamic scholar and law professor at the University of Richmond, discussed the possible influences of the Quran and early Muslim history on Thomas Jefferson and the Founding Fathers. Watch Dr. al-Hibri explain the influences of the Qur'an on U.S. Constitutional principles from freedom of religion to the separation of church and state.
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KARAMAH Hosts Lecture on Muslim Women and Religious Liberty: Current Issues and Challenges
October 6, 2009
The event features a lecture by Eric Treene, Special Counsel for Religious Discrimination for the Department of Justice, who discussed the growing civil rights debate regarding the religious freedoms of Muslim women in America. Watch the event » Learn More »
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KARAMAH Attends the White House Iftar Dinner
September 1, 2009
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KARAMAH joined distinguished White House officials, congressmen and diplomats for a White House banquet hosted by President Obama to celebrate the month of Ramadan. Read More » |
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Seeking Dignity: Gates Grant Recognizes and Strengthens KARAMAH
University of Richmond School of Law Alumni Magazine
Summer 2009
A small, human rights nonprofit that was born at the University of Richmond School of Law is expanding thanks to a grant from one of the world’s largest private foundations. Read More » |
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