Congressional Briefing Highlights the Success Stories of the Inaugural Tunisian Cohort of the U.S.-MENA Experiential Partnership
On September 13, 2019, AAIF hosted a congressional briefing sponsored by Representative Betty McCollum’s office, entitled, Tunisia at a Crossroads: Balancing Political Stability and Economic Prosperity. The briefing was an opportunity to discuss the latest political developments in Tunisia in the aftermath of the passing of President Caid-Essebi, the upcoming presidential elections and their potential repercussions...
The Politics and Challenges of Cultural Preservation
What factors are involved in the restoration of historic Madinahs? How can projects aimed at breathing new life into these ancient urban settlements offer new possibilities for countries seeking economic investment? These questions shaped the conversation in an event the Arab American Institute Foundation hosted in conjunction with the Center...
In responding to the scourge of white supremacist violence, Congress should not harm the very communities it's trying to protect. On September 4, 2019, the Arab American Institute joined the ACLU, Brennan Center for Justice, Color of Change, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Muslim Advocates, South Asian Americans...
Fight Bigotry in the Classroom & Defend the First Amendment
Across the country young people and their families are preparing to go back to school. As the 2019-2020 academic year gets underway, AAI wants to be sure that families are ready to respond to any incidents of bigotry, discrimination or First Amendment violations related to their child’s education. We must be...
AAI Hosts Congressional Briefing on Sudan
Amid political turmoil, Sudan currently stands at a crossroads between a path toward democracy and one toward continued political repression. Ongoing developments there motivated AAI to host a Congressional briefing titled, "What Can Congress Do to Support Democracy in Sudan?" on August 22, 2019. The event featured panelists...
Emel Mathlouthi to Perform in Washington, DC
The Arab American Institute is excited to host Emel Mathlouthi on October 17th, 2019 at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC. A Tunisian musician whose songs focus on peace and justice, her work was banned in her home country from 2008 to 2011. During the 2011 revolution, her song “Kelmti...
What Can Congress Do to Support Democracy in Sudan?
Amid political turmoil, Sudan stands at a crossroads between a path toward democracy and one toward continued political repression. At this event, panelists will discuss not only the latest developments in Sudan, but will offer concrete actions that Congress can take to support democracy in the country. Thursday, August 22nd,...
"Hate Can't Wait"
On Tragic Anniversary, AAI Joins Families and Civil Rights Organizations to Call for Action on Hate Crime (WASHINGTON, D.C.)- On the anniversary of the 2016 murder of Khalid Jabara in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the 2017 murder of Heather Heyer in Charlottesville, Virginia, Arab American Institute Executive Director Maya Berry issued the following statement: ...
On Tragic Anniversary, AAI Joins Families and Civil Rights Organizations to Call for Action on Hate Crime
Tomorrow is the anniversary of the deaths of two victims of hate crime. Khalid Jabara and Heather Heyer were killed on the same day, August 12, one year apart: Khalid, in 2016, standing on his front doorstep in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Heather, in 2017, marching peacefully in Charlottesville, Virginia. While the devastating murders...
If you read this, you will be horrified
The past few weeks have seen a flurry of developments in immigration law and policy that have been dizzying for immigration advocates, those who could potentially be impacted, and the American public alike. What follows is a recap of these developments in a concise timeline. Expansion of Expedited Removal...
