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University of Richmond School of Law Alumni Magazine: "Seeking Dignity: Gates Grant Recognizes and Strengthens Karamah"- 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 » |
| DC Examiner: "Muslim Men Join Together to Stop Violence Against Women" - July 24, 2009 |
| The Muslim Link: "Muslim Women's Group Meets with Ellison, Carson" - July 23, 2009 |
| ABC 7 News, Washington: “U.S. Seeks New Beginning With Muslim World”- June 4, 2009 |
| Wharton School Business Journal: “On the Verge of Change: Giving Muslim Women the Confidence to Lead” - Aug. 29, 2008 |
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Press Releases & Statements |
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Statement on the Treatment of Headscarves in Europe - January 7, 2010 |
KARAMAH Expands Thanks to Grant from the Sigrid Rausing Trust - October 19, 2009 |
| KARAMAH Law and Leadership Program Educates, Inspires Muslim Women - July 20, 2009 |
| KARAMAH Responds to Sarkozy’s Veil Remark: “Dress Is Not the Issue; Empowering Women Is”- July 4, 2009 |
| Statement Urging Governments Around the World to Respect and Fulfill the Fundamental Rights to Freedom of Religion and Belief of Muslim Women and Girls - June 15, 2009 |
| KARAMAH Says President Obama’s Cairo Speech “Moves the World into the 21st Century” - June 9, 2009 |
| KARAMAH Celebrates First Women to Win Seats in Kuwait Parliament - May 18, 2009 |
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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. Learn More »
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KARAMAH Hosts Visit with Arab Leaders: Promoting Interfaith Dialogue - July 22, 2009
The discussion focused on examining religious education methodologies, reviewing the moral and philosophical basis of religious life in the U.S., and examining the impact of religion on political life in the U.S.
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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.
Watch on YouTube » Read More »
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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.
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KARAMAH Attends the White House Iftar Dinner - September 1, 2009 |
| 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» |
The Impact of Islamic Law on Economic Development in the Gulf States: Producing Viable Solutions or Preventing Progress? - February 16, 2010
On Tuesday, February 16, 2010, KARAMAH presents a lecture by Dr. Mohammed Fadel, Esq., Professor at the University of Toronto Law School, 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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KARAMAH Speaks at Peace Conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands - February 6, 2010
On Saturday, February 6, 2010, KARAMAH hosted a discussion on women and Islam at a peace conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The conference, called A Struggle for Peace, featured a variety of lectures, debates and workshops led by prominent professors, activists and leaders from around the world. Sarah Islam, Program Officer for KARAMAH, led a reading on Islam, women’s rights and sustainable development. Read More » |
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.
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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. Read More » |
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