American Islamic Congress Hosts Capitol Hill Forum on Trafficking Women in the Muslim...

American Islamic Congress Hosts Capitol Hill Forum on Trafficking Women in the
Muslim World

WASHINGTON, March 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Islamic Congress
(AIC) is holding a Capitol Hill forum at noon on Tuesday, April 1, on stopping
women trafficking in the Muslim world.

The panel, co-sponsored by Congress' Religious Freedom and Anti-Terrorism
caucuses, features three leading Middle East experts and anti-trafficking
advocates. The event is the latest in AIC's monthly forum on Muslim affairs,
designed to inform Congressional leaders, Capitol Hill staffers, and the
policy community. Lunch is provided.

When: 12 p.m.Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Where: 2105 Rayburn Building, Capitol Hill

Featured Speakers:
Dr. Mohammad Mattar: Executive Director of The Protection Project, Johns
Hopkins
Sanam Anderlini: Independent Consultant on Gender, Peace, and Security Issues
Wenchi Yu Perkins: Vice President, Human Rights Programs, Vital Voices Global
Partnership

Moderated by:
Zainab Al-Suwaij: Executive Director, American Islamic Congress

Speakers will share insights on the state of anti-trafficking efforts in the
Muslim world. Mattar will review both obstacles to effective response as well
as recent advances in Muslim countries. Anderlini will discuss how
international institutions can raise awareness to help protect potential
targets of trafficking. Perkins will provide perspective on Congressional
efforts to combat trafficking worldwide and assist survivors.

The American Islamic Congress is a civil-rights organization promoting
tolerance and the exchange of ideas among Muslims and between other peoples.
With the motto "passionate about moderation," the organization leads
initiatives around the world and has offices in Washington, Boston, Egypt, and
Iraq.

Note: AIC's upcoming panel on "Lebanon's Deadlock: The Role of the Arab and
Muslim World" will take place May 6 at 121 Cannon Building, Capitol Hill.

Contact: Jina Hassan, +1-617-266-0080

SOURCE American Islamic Congress

Jina Hassan of American Islamic Congress, +1-617-266-0080