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Samina has been nominated for
Human Rights Hero Award
of Global Exchange
American Muslim Voice Founding Executive Director, Samina Sundas, has been nominated for a Human Rights Hero Award of the Global Exchange.
Please vote for Samina at: http://peace.myhumanrightsheroes.org/entries/7248
Voting is open till October 5 while award will be announced on October 22.
Global Exchange honors the unsung heroes working to build a better world in neighborhoods, in communities and beyond.
Global Exchange will honor one human rights hero from each category (Peace, Economic Justice, Green Alternatives), who will receive $1,000 toward their work, and join the esteemed legacy of its Human Rights Awardees, including Harry Belafonte, Alice Walker, Dr. Paul Farmer and others.
A Human Rights Heroes at Home Selection Committee, consisting of Global Exchange board members, staff, allies, and noted activists will review each nominee and weigh the number of votes and other selection criteria.
The Committee will meet on October 7, 2009 to review each nomination. Selection of HRH@H awardees will be based on the following evaluation criteria:
- The number of votes from the public each candidate receives
- Evidence of contribution to human rights struggles
- Demonstration that the HRH@H honor will strengthen and advance the candidate’s efforts and work
AMV Foundation was founded in July 2003 by American Muslims to work for and with all Americans. We work with all Muslim, multi-faith, community organizations/groups and individuals that share our vision of a peaceful, harmonious and inclusive world. The Miracle Movement of Peace and Friendship is but a part of AMV Foundation’s mission. We are striving to foster friendships among all Americans by bridging the cultural and religious gap. We are a grassroots, nonviolent and inclusive organization dedicated to preserving and protecting civil liberties and constitutional rights for all. We believe that working alongside neighbors and strangers towards a shared goal - strengthening the fibers of our world and eradicating cultural fault lines - forges bonds and often sparks friendships. AMV Foundation is also committed to builds alliances & genuine partnerships with like-minded groups and individuals. Our goal is to unite us all under the umbrella of our common humanity. We celebrate diversity & value all human beings regardless of race, religion or creed.
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