By Zeba Iqbal Muslims and non-Muslims in New York City and across the country have been upset by the news about the NYPD’s surveillance of Muslims. The news is disturbing and deeply concerning to say the least. However, we are heartened by and very appreciative of the number of people and organizations that have come [Read More…]
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Reflects on Oscar Win and What it Means for Pakistan
February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
By Sadia Ashraf Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Oscar Academy Award win for Pakistan last Sunday, a first for the country, is a bittersweet victory. While the country rejoices in the worldwide recognition of an Oscar for Saving Face as a Documentary Short, the topic of the film — women who are the victims of acid burning — [Read More…]
Year in review: The top ten good news stories of 2011
December 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Continuing our ten-year-old tradition, we take a look back at the news stories of 2011 and pick out the ones that give us reason to reflect, to hope, and to believe in better days ahead. [Read more…]
Afghan women: Pawns of war and peace
October 31, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Unless the international community recognizes its responsibility to fulfill its commitments to Afghan women, marginalization and banishment will once again reappear. [Read more…]
CAP report on Islamophobia: Fighting the defamation of Muslim Americans
August 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This report exposes these alleged “patriots” for what they really are: the primary motivators of fear and bigotry in an economically uncertain and politically volatile climate which urgently needs less hate, division and fear mongering. [Read more…]
ACTION ALERT: Follow Our Lead on March 9 – Five #FF Tweets to Say Thanks
By Zeba Iqbal Thank you all so much for joining in our #ThankYou campaign. It was a great success! We wanted to ask you to join us again today, March 9. Our only ask is to tweet and retweet four #FF tweets today. Send/schedule as many as you can between 12 noon and 5 pm [Read More…]