News & Events

JANUARY 21, 2022

Muslim-Jewish Solidarity Call In Wake of the Beth Israel Synagogue Attack

AMMWEC hosted a virtual call with faith leaders throughout the United States of America to express solidarity with the Jewish community after the terrorist attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Colleyville, Texas. AMMWEC President, Anila Ali, And the entire Board consisting of Multifaith women expressed their solidarity with the Jewish community. Call participants included Mahomed Khan, Rabbi Yaakov Menken from the International Religious Freedom Roundtable, Rabbi David Lustig of the Washington Hebrew Congregation, and representatives from the Anti-defamation League of Orange County, the Jewish Collaborative of Orange County, Kesher Israel: The Georgetown Synagogue, Hadassah, DC Interfaith Council, the Nation’s Mosque, and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Interfaith Holiday Gala

We cordially invite you to our Interfaith Holiday Gala on Friday, November 10th at 6:00 PM PST. This holiday gala is an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of AMMWEC and to award our community leaders for their contribution to humanity. We hope you will join our banquet and dance the night away with Funk Asia Designer HUMA ADNAN and Bollywood Singer CHARENJEET (CJ) VIRDI! Please visit our event website at WWW.AMMWEC.ORG/HOLIDAYGALA, to purchase tickets or sponsorships. No tickets will be sold at the event. Seats are limited, so make sure to reserve your seat in advance. For any questions and sponsorship inquiries, contact info@ammwec.org.

We hope you will join us for this festive event!

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

International Religious Freedom Roundtable-Karachi 2021

AMMWEC hosted a historic first-ever women-led International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable in Karachi, Pakistan. “The IRF Roundtable is a convenor of NGOs and individuals from any and no faith that work for freedom of religion or belief. [They] launch multi-faith initiatives and letters that any participant group proposes. [They] meet regularly both exclusively as NGOs and together with government representatives.”

Women minorities are disproportionately affected because of their gender and status as a minority. Therefore, this event was historic because it was the first-ever women-led religious freedom roundtable in Pakistan. AMMWEC fostered a safe and open environment where everyone, regardless of their faith, could openly speak up, share their stories, and advocate for change

OCTOBER 20, 2021

FBI & Hate Crimes Prevention

What is a hate crime and how is it defined legally? How is it different from a hate incident? How can you report a crime? What statistics are available to the public and what does the FBI do to counter this issue? For answers to these questions, join us on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20TH at 3PM ET.

AMMWEC and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are joining forces for an information session about hate crimes and civil rights. In recent months we have witnessed a rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans. In previous years, American Muslims and Jews were the victims of Islamophobia and antisemitism. To prevent other groups from getting targeted in the future, it is important to stay informed. Join us in the fight against hate!

The event will be held on Microsoft Teams, so sign up HERE to receive your link.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Healing Memories with Faith: September 11 Twenty Years Later

Join a panel discussion with AMMWEC President, Anila Ali and other faith leaders at the Ansari Institute. Twenty years after 9/11, hear how they have empowered their communities to understand the past, process powerful emotions, and reject the simplified narratives that have too often informed the public conversation. Learn how faith has the power to heal memories and forge new paths—paths that promote human dignity and flourishing.