WHAT WE STAND FOR
MISSION
AMMWEC takes on the challenge of internal and external bigotry by empowering Muslim women on the frontlines. Inspired by our own journeys as immigrants who have prospered in America, we are proud American Muslim women leaders who unite to: strengthen our community, confront bigotry in all its forms, celebrate cultural heritage, and build enduring bonds with fellow Americans of all faiths. As Americans by choice, our work is a tribute to our great country and our heritage.
VISION
Muslims deserve responsible mainstream leadership to help showcase the true beauty of our community. As mothers and sisters, we have the power to build a bright future together with Americans of all backgrounds.
AMMWEC joined Sharaka’s Muslim delegation to Germany, where faith leaders met with Mr. Felix Klein, the Federal Government Commissioner for the Fight Against Antisemitism. The visit highlighted the shared commitment to confronting hatred and strengthening interfaith cooperation in Europe.
AMMWEC participated in a Sharaka delegation to Poland alongside Muslim scholars and imams, who led prayers at Auschwitz, honoring the victims of one of humanity’s darkest tragedies. This powerful moment underscored the moral responsibility of Muslim leaders to stand against antisemitism and uphold human dignity everywhere.
AMMWEC Executives, together with the Sharaka delegation, met leaders of the Abraham Accords Caucus in Berlin, Germany—strengthening international partnerships and advancing a shared vision of peace, dialogue, and regional cooperation.
AMMWEC met with prominent women leaders in Morocco, including Asma Chibbi, to discuss women’s rights, leadership, and the vital role women can play in advancing peace and shaping the next generation of female leaders.
In June 2023, AMMWEC joined Empower Women Media in Marrakesh to promote Abrahamic unity. There, Founder Anila Ali met leaders from Women Wage Peace (Israel) and Women of the Sun (Palestine), forging a partnership that led to a joint peace invitation later that year. This photo captures Muslim and Jewish women united in hope and determination—a moment of solidarity before October 7.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
WHAT WE DO
AMMWEC is a non-profit women’s rights organization empowering Muslim women to confront bigotry in all its forms, celebrate our faith’s beautiful heritage, and build strong bonds with fellow Americans of all backgrounds. Founded as an uplifting alternative to old-guard male-dominated organizations, AMMWEC gives Muslim American women the tools and opportunities to lead. We operate a community helpline for women in need; facilitate a law enforcement internship program for Muslim women; organize female career mentoring networks; and host pioneering women-led interfaith encounters. As maternal pillars of the community, AMMWEC’s leaders feel a responsibility to uphold Islam’s core values of tolerance and personal responsibility to help build the future all American deserve.
OUR ENGAGEMENT
ISREAL TRIPS
The delegation is pictured at the Hanging Gardens and the Shrine of the Báb, a sacred site of the Bahá’í faith—an inspiring symbol of religious freedom in action and the interfaith vision at the heart of this landmark visit.
AMMWEC and Sharaka’s third delegation to Israel in November 2022 included distinguished Muslim leaders such as Burhan Azeem, City Council Member from Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Imam Tlaib Shareef, a prominent African-American faith leader.
Ammwec Delegation to Israel right after oct 7 War to bear witness.
AMMWEC and Sharaka continued to build bridges with the second delegation to Israel, led once again by Anila Ali. This delegation included respected Pakistani leaders Dr. Nasim Ashraf, former Minister, and journalist Imtiaz Mir, demonstrating growing momentum in the movement for regional peace and Muslim-Jewish engagement.
The AMMWEC and SHARAKA delegation visited Rahat, the Bedouin Muslim town where Hamas carried out brutal attacks against innocent civilians. Among the heartbreaking stories was that of a local Bedouin father whose wife—returning home from Gaza—was murdered by Hamas gunmen, struck by 32 bullets. The visit underscored the shared grief of all communities and the urgent need to stand united against terror in every form.
AMMWEC led an “I Bear Witness” solidarity tour to Israel with partner organization Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) following Hamas’s violent and brutal attacks. The delegation met with Mrs. Michal Herzog, wife of Israel’s President, visited survivors, and toured the devastated kibbutzim—including Rahat—where they personally witnessed ongoing Hamas rocket fire during their visit. This mission reaffirmed AMMWEC’s commitment to standing against terror and advocating for peace, dignity, and security for all.
AMMWEC met with Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the young and innocent American student from New York who was taken hostage by Hamas. We honor his life, stand with his family, and pray that his memory be a blessing and a call to protect every innocent life from terror.
NEWS & EVENTS
AMMWEC HONORS COURAGEOUS CHANGEMAKERS AT WASHINGTON GALA
The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) celebrated a landmark moment in the fight against antisemitism and hate with its recent National Coalition Conference and Changemakers Gala, bringing together Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and multifaith leaders from across the United States.
OCT 7 ANNIVERSARY: REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS, HONORING THE SURVIVOR
The American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) and its National Coalition on Combating Hate and Antisemitism marked the second anniversary of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks with a solemn gathering to remember the victims and honor the survivors.