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Elections are Over, Time to Reconcile and Move Forward
The American Human Rights Council (AHEC-USA) congratulates all winning candidates of all electoral posts. Voters have voted and made their voice heard. We should all accept the outcome of these...
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) is pleased to announce its 2022 "Spirit of Humanity" Awards & Dinner Gala awardees.
The awards and recognitions will be presented at the Gala on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Fairlane Banquet, located at 700 Town Center Drive across of the Fairlane Mall in Dearborn....
City of Dearborn's Tribute to Debbie Dingell, well-deserved farewell
There is no doubt that the City of Dearborn's farewell dinner on October 10, 2022, honoring Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, was an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge Congresswoman Debbie...
AHRC Hosts "Meet, Greet & Open Conversation" with CBP
AHRC Hosts "Meet, Greet & Open Conversation" with CBP: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) recently hosted a community "Meet, Greet & Open Conversation" with the U.S. Customs and...
Time to Ditch the Spoils System, Our Elected Officials Need to Be more Inclusive:
No doubt that elections/time is especially important to citizens and candidates. It's the best time when candidates make their best effort to connect with people almost around the clock. They spare...
AHRC joins the global community in observing Nelson Mandela Day
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the world's community in observing Nelson Mandela Day. Mandela Day falls annually on July 19. The United Nations declared Nelson Mandela's Day on Nov...
AHRC joins the nation in celebrating the 157th Anniversary of Juneteenth
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation in celebrating and observing the 157th anniversary of Juneteenth that falls on Sunday, June 19. Juneteenth has been celebrated by African Americans since the late 1800s. It was made a...
AHRC Extends Ramadan Greetings to all observing the Month:
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) extends its greetings to all people of the Muslim faith in the US and abroad who are observing the holy month of Ramadan. The month is expected to begin...
AHRC Presents Exemplary Diplomat Leadership Award to Outgoing Mexican Consul Fernando Gonzalez Saiffe
On March 28, 2022, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) visited the Consulate General of Mexico in Michigan and presented its AHRC Exemplary Diplomat Leadership Award to His Excellency...
The 2021 General Elections are Over: Time to Reconcile, Work Together and Move Forward:
I doubt that this year's general elections that was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 was one most important and most contested in a number of cities across the state of Michigan, notably in Dearborn,...
Voting Right: Vote for the Program and the Values
Voting Right: Vote for the Program and the Values No doubt that election periods are the perfect time to compel candidates, both incumbents and challengers, to be closer to the electorate. They will...
Water Stewardship and Justice: An Interfaith Dialogue
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) urges active participation in upcoming series of important discussions regarding water rights facilitated and organized by the Michigan Interfaith Power & Light. AHRC along with other partner...
Mayor O'Reilly, Thank you:
Once one becomes part of public life, he lives in the public eye and under the microscope. There is praise sometimes, criticism other times. Some of it is fair, some unfair. It comes with the...
Time is Overdue for Real Solutions to Gun Violence, Effective Limits on Police use of Deadly Force:
Gun violence is an American national problem. Police usage of unnecessary deadly force is another one. Both kill innocent people. It is a problem that calls for a solution. The recent shootings by police and by citizens are not the first and, if the...
AHRC Wishes All Muslims a Blessed and Safe Ramadan:
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) extends its wishes for a blessed and safe Ramadan to all Muslims in the US and in the rest of the world. Ramadan is expected to begin today Tuesday, April...
AHRC Celebrates International Women's Day
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation and the global community in celebrating International Women's Day. The Day falls on March 8 annually. March is also Women's History...
AHRC Observes the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the United Nations and the rest of the world community in observing the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. The day is observed annually on December 2. This day was established by the...
Sgt. Sivad Johnson of the Detroit Fire Department was a Real-Life Unsung Hero
There is so much bad news around us. It is easy to be cynical and pessimistic. Self-interest is seen as what gets people going. Everyone is trying to maximize their utility and they act rationally,...
AHRC calls on ICE to rescind its directive regarding International Student
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) calls upon Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reconsider its recent directive to force international students who are currently studying and in... Full story
AHRC is concerned over the rise in number of coronavirus- infected inmates, urges immediate action:
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) reiterates its call on Governor Whitmer, Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) and the federal prison authorities to address the Covid 19 pandemic and... Full story
AHRC urges President Trump to bail out the US Postal Service:
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) urges President Trump and Congress to provide all the necessary assistance to the US Postal service (USPS). The US Postal service is as essential. All... Full story
AHRC calls for States and the Federal Government to address jails and correctional facilities before it is too late
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation's human rights community in calling upon state governments as well as the federal authorities to address the overcrowded jail and prison... Full story
Detroit water shutoffs a human rights crisis
The United Nations considers water a human right. According to the U.N., the "right to water entitles everyone to have access to sufficient, safe, acceptable, physically accessible and affordable wate... Full story
