by iamcadmin on November 27, 2011
Abu Saleh Sharif
You are cordially invited to the Annual Fundraising Dinner of the Maryland/Virginia Chapter of IAMC on
“Against All Odds: Struggling to Stay in the Mainstream” is theme of the event.
The Keynote Speaker :
Dr. Abusaleh Shariff
Chief Economist and co-author of the Sachar Committee Report on Socio-Economic Status of Muslims in India
Date:
On Saturday December 10th, 2011
Time:
6:00 P.M. Ticket
Venue:
Lal Qila Restaurant, Security Mall, Baltimore, MD 21244
Price: $15
There will be arrangement for babysitting at the venue and there will be a light entertainment program for the enjoyment of families and younger generation.
For More Information or to RSVP: maryland@iamc.com
by iamcadmin on September 13, 2011
Extra-judicial Encounters!
Instant Justice by Police and Sensational Trial by Media.
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Saturday, Sep 17th, 2011
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10:00 am- 12:30 pm
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Where:
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Islamic Society of Baltimore
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6631 Johnnycake Rd
Baltimore, MD 21244
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RSVP
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Dr. Manisha Sethi is the President of Jamia Teachers’ Solidarity Association (JTSA) and an Asst. Professor at the Centre for the Study of Comparative Religions and Civilizations, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
The Batla House ‘encounter’ in New Delhi on September 19, 2008 and subsequent days left the community of Jamia Millia Islamia shocked, aggrieved and fearful. The suspicious circumstances in which young university students were picked up by Law Enforcement and were pronounced “dreaded terrorists” by a prejudiced and sensationalist media, created an atmosphere of fear and suspicion.
Jamia Teachers’ Solidarity Association (JTSA) a civil rights group of teachers was formed under these circumstances. Through a number of initiatives JTSA highlighted the brazen witch-hunt in the name of fighting terror, the subversion of due process of law and the role of media. Through its work JTSA successfully managed to create a wedge in the national discourse that questions the nationalism and patriotism of people who ask uncomfortable questions.
Manisha Sethi will highlight in her talk how activists and groups across the country are strengthening Indian democracy by raising voice against this disturbing trend. She will discuss specific case studies of conducting independent investigations, producing fact finding reports and of providing legal aid to victims.
Please join us on Saturday Sep 17th in solidarity with activists working for democracy, peace and justice.
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