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MPAC Mourns the Loss of Shams Hegab Ghoneim, a Champion of Human Rights and Interfaith Dialogue

On September 7, 2023 By MPAC

Los Angeles, CA | www.mpac.org | September 7, 2023 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Shams Hegab Ghoneim, one of its earliest members and a tireless advocate for human rights and interfaith dialogue. Shams passed away on September 5, 2023, at…

Hearing Our Concerns: Engaging the House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs Committees

On August 2, 2023 By MPAC

Over the last few weeks, The House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs Committees held hearings on issues that MPAC’s Policy Bureau has long been recognized for its leadership. The hearings provided an opportunity to highlight our past work and offer guidance on how to navigate the important issues discussed in these…

Navigating Between Free Speech and Hate on the Internet

internet regulation

On July 3, 2023 By MPAC

Monday, June 26, the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) hosted a panel discussion on Navigating Between Free Speech and Hate: Regulating Social Media, as part of our Democracy Forum series. Our panelists included Sanaa Ansari, Senior Counsel in the Digital Justice Initiative at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under…

MPAC Participates in Faith-Based Security Advisory Council to DHS

National Security and Civil Liberties

On June 9, 2023 By MPAC

This past week, many faith-based leaders briefed the Faith-Based Security Advisory Council at a meeting with the Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Deputy Secretary John Tien, on building trust with our communities. As Chair of the Faith-Based Security Advisory Council, Building Trust and Partnerships Subcommittee, MPAC President Salam…

MPAC President, Salam Al-Marayati Appointed by DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Prestigious Faith-Based Security Advisory Council

On October 7, 2022 By MPAC

MPAC’s President, Salam Al-Marayati was appointed by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas to the Faith-Based Security Advisory Council. Salam joins 24 other new members on the Council, an external advisory body providing advice to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Reflecting on…

Catch MPAC Live Today At the Historic #UnitedWeStand White House Summit

On September 15, 2022 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | September 15, 2022 — Last month, we proudly welcomed the Biden Administration’s announcement of the #UnitedWeStand Summit against hate-fueled violence, and today we are honored to participate in this historic summit taking place at the White House. You can catch…

Human Security Archives

On April 1, 2022 By MPAC

Blog – Updates: MPAC joins Leadership Conf. Bend the Arc, Jewish Action in joint letter rejecting anti-Muslim bias against Dilawar Syed Nomination – August 12, 2021 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/mpac-joins-leadership-conf.-and-bend-the-arc-jewish-action-in-joint-letter-rejecting-anti-muslim-bias-against-dilawar-syed-nomination.php Connie Rice Joins MPAC’s Campaign for Human Security – August 7, 2020 https://www.mpac.org/blog/updates/connie-rice-joins-mpacs-campaign-for-human-security.php Mobilizing Muslims and Changing the Narrative – July…