Human Security

A Historic Win: LA Passes Our Human Security Resolution!

religious freedom

On November 27, 2024 By MPAC

On Tuesday, November 19th, the City of Los Angeles reaffirmed its commitment to uphold the human rights of all Angelenos. In a historic move led by the Muslim Public Affairs Council, the LA City Council passed the Human Security Resolution in recognition of the Four Freedoms–Freedom from Want, Freedom from…

MPAC Delivers Testimony on Religious Freedom Violations at USCIRF Hearing

religious freedom

On November 23, 2024 By MPAC

This week, our Vice President of Policy and Programming, Haris Tarin, testified before the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) about the egregious violations of religious freedom committed by non-state actors worldwide. In his testimony, Haris highlighted the alarming rise in transnational repression and the increasing collaboration…

The Human Cost of Silence: The World Has Failed Sudan

On August 28, 2024 By MPAC

By: Fardouza Farah and Aaliyah Khwaja, MPAC Policy Fellows August 19 marked World Humanitarian Day, commemorating and celebrating the humanitarian workers who work on the frontlines to bring assistance to vulnerable populations around the world. 2023 was a record year for fatalities of aid workers, with 280 reported…

Evelina López Antonetty: The Mother of the Bronx

women's history month

On March 30, 2023 By MPAC

By: Saleema Walter, MPAC Policy Fellow This Women’s History Month, we must recognize an important trailblazer within the Latino community. Dr. Evelina López Antonetty advocated for the rights of Puerto Ricans and African Americans amidst the Civil Rights Movement and the War on Poverty in the 1950s and 60s. Dubbed…

Protecting Christian Institutions and Houses of Worship

religious freedom

On March 29, 2023 By MPAC

“Were it not for God’s repelling people – some by means of others – many monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques – wherein God’s name is mentioned much – would have been destroyed. And God will surely help those who help Him.” (Quran 22:40) Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | March…