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Prominent Figures Join 5-Day Hunger Strike in front of White House for Ceasefire
Washington, DC - December 1, 2023 In a powerful demonstration of solidarity, actress Cynthia Nixon, alongside state legislators and activists, concluded a 5-day hunger strike outside the White House, calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The hunger strike, initiated by eight activists and state legislators on Monday, gained momentum as over 20 individuals, including New York State Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, joined in throughout the week.
House Censures Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Sparks Concern Among Muslim Community
The House of Representatives voted 234-188 to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., over her remarks related to Israel and Palestinians. Twenty-two Democrats joined Republicans in voting to formally rebuke Tlaib for her comments. The measure, sponsored by Georgia Republican Rich McCormick, accuses Tlaib of "promoting false narratives regarding the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and for calling for the destruction of the state of Israel." It is the second attempt to formally punish Tlaib over her comments about the war.
Mamdani Introduces Bill to Stop New York State Charities from Funding Illegal Israeli Settlements
Amid an escalation in settler violence encouraged by Israel’s right-wing government, Assembly Member Zohran K. Mamdani introduced crucial legislation (A6943) to cease New York State’s complicity in violations of international human rights laws in occupied Palestine. The first of its kind in the U.S., the bill prohibits New York-based organizations with charitable status from funding illegal Israeli settlement activities that violently expel Palestinians from their generational homes and land. 
College Park City Got Dr. Fazlul Kabir as a first Muslim Mayor
Bangladeshi American Fazlul Kabir was elected the first Muslim mayor of College Park City, Maryland.  Kabir was ahead by more than 500 preliminary votes on Thursday, preventing any other candidate from catching up. Final numbers released Friday confirmed Kabir’s victory with 1,008 votes. District 1 council member Kate Kennedy won 469 votes, Mayor Pro Tem Denise Mitchell won 354, and single-issue candidate Bryan Haddad won 19.
CAIR, Coalition Condemn House GOP’s Vote to Remove Rep. Omar
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s most significant Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today joined a coalition of American Muslim, Arab-American, Jewish, and Iranian-American groups to respond to the removal of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) from her position on the House Foreign Affairs Committee following a vote held by House Republicans. 
Onward in 2023 with our fight for a more just world

As we close out 2022, I want to take a moment to reflect on some of what we have accomplished for the Fifth District in the past term.

WORLD POLITICS

Historic Political Declaration Ratified at High-level Summit on Sustainable Development (HLPF)
In a historic gathering at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on September 18 and 19, 2023, world leaders and high-ranking representatives convened for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit. The purpose of this summit was to assess progress and revitalize efforts in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The political declaration adopted during this summit, under the auspices of the General Assembly, reaffirms global commitment to achieving the SDGs and addressing pressing challenges.
UN Secretary-General Urges Action Over Posturing at General Assembly Opening
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has delivered a stark message to world leaders gathering in New York next week for the annual UN General Assembly opening session: it's time for action, not posturing. Guterres, speaking at UN Headquarters, emphasized the urgency of the global challenges facing the world and called for real, practical solutions. He stressed that this moment is not one for indifference or indecision but a time for leaders to come together for the common good. Reflecting on recent tragedies in Morocco and Libya, where thousands lost their lives, Guterres highlighted the UN's commitment to supporting relief efforts and assisting those in need.
AMBASSADOR MUHITH CONVEYS OIC’S DEEP CONDEMNATION ON THE BURNING OF HOLY QURAN TO UN SECRETARY-GENERAL
In a resolute move against religious intolerance, Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith, the Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations, called on UN Secretary-General António Guterres to express the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) profound condemnation of the burning of the Holy Quran. The meeting, held at the UN Headquarters in New York, saw representatives from various OIC countries, including Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mauritania, and Pakistan.
UN rights expert exposes $1 billion ‘death trade’ in arms for Myanmar military
The Myanmar military has imported at least $1 billion in arms and raw materials to manufacture weapons since generals staged their coup in February 2021, according to a new report released on Wednesday by the UN-appointed independent expert monitoring and investigating human rights abuses in the country.

IMMIGRANT VOICE

Immigrant Media Roundtable Focuses on Weather Preparedness and Emergency Resources in New York City
The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) and NYC Emergency Management (NYCEM) recently hosted an immigrant media roundtable, marking the first of a monthly series aimed at engaging immigrant media reporters and increasing access to information on city resources. The event primarily focused on weather preparedness, emergency resources for immigrant New Yorkers, and the promotion of the city's free emergency notification system, NotifyNYC.
DHS Issues Guidance for Stateless Noncitizens in the United States
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the plight of stateless noncitizens residing in the United States. In a move to provide vital immigration benefits and improve access to opportunities, DHS has released new guidance that outlines procedures for considering statelessness when adjudicating immigration benefits and other requests.
CAIR-NY Welcomes Announcement of Interfaith Prayer Space at CCNY's campus
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Russia has used more than 4,700 missiles to strike Ukraine since start of war, President Zelensky says
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82 Muslim elected in the U.S. midterm

Jetpac Resource Center and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today released a final count of 82 local, state legislative, statewide, judicial, and federal American Muslim electoral victories in yesterday’s midterm election.  

Russia’s Kherson retreat marks tectonic shift in Ukraine war
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