By TCN News,
New Delhi: Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) will honor late Dr. Omar Khalidi, a great scholar who researched and highlighted various issues confronting Muslims in India, at its annual fundraiser scheduled to be held at the Islamic Association of North Texas on Saturday, July 09, 2011.
IAMC has invited several prominent Human Rights lawyers from India on a nationwide tour to the USA to raise awareness about social justice, human rights and other legal challenges that Muslims face in the criminal justice system in India. “The event will also honor the late Dr. Omar Khalidi, a great scholar and the man who articulated the voice of the Indian Muslims during some of their darkest hours. Dr. Khalidi was committed to the cause of social justice for minority Muslims in India and around the world,” reads a communication from IAMC.
IAMC has embarked on a new project to take up to 50 cases per year for Muslim youth who are languishing in jails on trumped up terrorism charges. This will also include civil litigation and advocacy against the agencies in cases of foul play.
Besides, IAMC is working on a documentary on Muslims in India and the Criminal Justice System to raise awareness and public debate on this issue.
What: Indian American Muslim Council – Annual Fundraiser
When: Saturday, July 09, 2011 (6:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
Where: Islamic Association of North Texas, 840 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX 75081
Invited Speakers:
Shafeeq Mahajir – One of India’s most prominent Human Rights Lawyer (More)
Harsh Dobhal – Executive Director, Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) and Editor of the Combat Law journal (More)
Azhar Azeez – Vice President, Islamic Society of North America
For more information:
E-mail: [email protected]; Phone: 1-800-839-7270; Web: http://www.iamc.com