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- Islam & Muslims
- Muslim Responses to Extremism
- Muslim & Arab Women
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- Religious Diversity
- Workplace and Business

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- Resources to Act & Get Involved

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LEARN & READ
Islam & Muslims \| top
www.pbs.org/muhammad an educational resource on the Prophet Muhammad and how his life impacted history. Documentary film, discussion guide and other learning tools on him and Islam available.	www.asmasociety.org a cultural and educational organization dedicated to fostering an American Muslim identity and building bridges between American Muslims and the American public.
www.islam.about a source of information on a variety of topics and questions on Islam.	www.isna.net Islamic Society for North America, an association of Muslim organizations and individuals to present Islam and foster positive relations.
http://www.usmuslimengagement.org/ A bipartisan Leadership Group convened by the U.S.-Muslim Engagement Project has crafted a multi-faceted strategy to enhance U.S. and international security and improve U.S.-Muslim relations. The Project will disseminate this new broad-based strategy, in order to shift American public opinion, impact government policies, and stimulate effective public and private action	www.themuslimguy.com Arsalan Iftikhar is an international human rights lawyer and Contributing Editor for Islamica magazine. He is also the founder of TheMuslimGuy.com and a regular weekly contributor on the Barbershop segment for the National Public Radio (NPR) show ‘Tell Me More’ with Michel Martin. Hear a voice that speaks to justice, equality and accountability across principles.
www.csidonline.org organization dedicated to the study of Islamic and democratic political thought.	www.gallup.com/press/104209/Who-Speaks-Islam-What-Billion-Muslims-Really-Think.aspx Learn more about Moderate vs. Extremists views gathered by the Gallup Poll of the Muslim World and regarding a range of issues concerning democracy, women's rights, extremism and other pertinent concerns.
Muslim Responses to Extremisim \| top
www.theamericanmuslim.org Muslims denounce extremism and terrorism.	http://www.unc.edu/~kurzman/terror.htm Islamic statements against terrorism.
Muslim & Arab Women \| top
www.karamah.org MUSLIM WOMEN LAWYERS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS is a charitable, educational organization that focuses on the domestic and global issues of human rights for Muslims. KARAMAH is committed to research, education, and advocacy work in matters pertaining to Muslim women and human rights in Islam, as well as civil rights and other related rights under the Constitution of the United States.	www.azizahmagazine.com a magazine that present issues, accomplishments and the interests of Muslim women in North America.
www.muslimgirl.com a magazine that highlights and addresses a diversity of issues and profiles of female Muslim youth.
Resources for Teaching on Islam \| top
www.cie.org outstanding resources on learning and teaching on Islam and religion. www.theislamproject.org a multimedia effort to gain a clearer understanding of Islam and Muslims. The project comprises two PBS documentaries, a vibrant community engagement campaign, and an ambitious educational effort, including American Muslim Teen Talk video.	www.awaironline.org professional programs for teachers provided on Islam and the Arab world. www.saudiaramcoworld.com magazine on Arab and Islamic art, culture, people and history. Request a free subscription with your address to: ARAMCO WORLD magazine Box 469008 Escondido, CA 92046-9008Muslim & Arab Women
Religious Diversity \| top
www.pluralism.org learn about the realities of religious diversity through research, outreach, and the active dissemination of resources.	www.beliefnet.org the largest spiritual website to help people lfind, and walk, a spiritual path that will bring comfort, hope, clarity, strength, and happiness.
www.tolerance.org resources for dismantling bigotry and creating respectful, inclusive schools and communities to value diversity.	www.tanenbaum.org resources and testimonies of how to overcome religious intolerance.
Workplace and Business\| top
http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/fs-relig_ethnic.html Info on employment discrimination based on religion, ethnicity, or country of origin. Anger at those responsible for the tragic events of September 11 should not be misdirected against innocent individuals because of their religion, ethnicity, or country of origin. Employers and labor unions have a special role in guarding against unlawful workplace discrimination.	www.businessfordiplomaticaction.org Enlists U.S. business community towards actions to improve the standing of America in the world with the goal of once again, seeing America admired as a global leader and respected as a courier of progress and prosperity for all people.
LEARN & ACT
Resources to Act and Get Involved \| top
www.changethestory.net The site offers an interactive experience where users—Muslim and non-Muslim alike—can meet their neighbors, learn about Islam and apply techniques of interfaith dialogue and action to local communities. Here you will find tools and helpful information for educators, religious leaders and individuals concerned about building bridges of understanding across lines of faith and culture.	www.20000dialogues.net 20,000 Dialogues is a nationwide campaign designed to bring people of different faiths together using films about Muslims to stimulate discussion and promote understanding. It brings the concept of interfaith dialogue into the hands of ordinary people who want to make a positive difference.
www.amideast.org America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization that strengthens mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa.	www.nciv.org mission to promote citizen diplomacy and provides the network for citizen diplomats to bridge across cultures. diplomats to bridge cultures and build mutually beneficial relationships through international exchanges.
http://www.coalitionforcitizendiplomacy.org/ as an individual learn ways to get involved as a citizen diplomat to help foster relations with people from all over the world.	http://www.seedsofpeace.org/ dedicated to empowering young leaders from regions of conflict with the leadership skills to advance reconciliation and coexistence.
http://www.womenforwomen.org/ mobilizes women in conflict and post-conflict environment to change and improve their lives through a holistic approach to address their unique needs.	http://www.yehhumnaheen.org Reinforces that Islam is a peaceful faith that promotes tolerance and harmony and works to promote better understanding and co-existence of Muslims around the world among non-Muslim communities. Conveys that the majority of Muslims do not support the rise in terrorism, and to deny Muslims the opportunity for involvement in terrorist activities.
LEARN & WATCH
Media Resources \| top
http://www.youtube.com/user/QueenRania Queen Rania of Jordan effort to dispel misperception of Muslims and Arabs with an emphasis on women.	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dDNf4Qybqo see the diversity of who are Arab women
www.linktv.org/onenation watch films submitted for a film contest Stories not Stereotypes telling the stories about Americans Muslims to breakaway from the stereotypes of Muslims	www.upf.tv provides high-quality films for worldwide broadcast and long-term educational campaigns that increase understanding and dialogue among the world’s spiritual and cultural traditions.
www.arabfilm.com a range of high quality videos and films about and by Arabs on a range of political, social and historical and contemporary issues.

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