Women’s History Month Salute to KARAMAH Founder Azizah Y. al-Hibri and Judge Charlene Elder - Muslim Journal

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Women’s History Month Salute to KARAMAH Founder Azizah Y. al-Hibri and Judge Charlene Elder - Muslim Journal

Muslim Journal Newswire WASHINGTON, D.C. – The opening statement on KARAMAH’s website: STOP ASIAN HATE! “Our communities stand united against racism. Hate against Asian American Pacific Islander communities has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, we can stop it.” ~ Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights Those who have experienced oppression or condoned oppression, by […]

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