Newsletter (Apr 2025): A new chapter, a new format for our weekly news, and more
As salamu alaykum,
April is a month to bring in the new, and that’s exactly what we’re doing at IAMC. From the establishment of our newest chapter to an exciting new format for our India Human Rights Monitor to multiple new events, we have a lot to catch you up on.
BULLET POINT SUMMARY:
- IAMC established a new chapter in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Launched a new and improved weekly format for our India Human Rights Monitor
- Met with journalists from across the country at the Religion News Association Conference
- Spoke on a panel at an international conference on Hindutva’s promotion of violence against women
- Released new articles for The Indian Muslim Story
- Held multiple events at the chapter level
Keep scrolling to learn more about each of these achievements in detail.
WELCOME, CHARLOTTE CHAPTER!
IAMC is thrilled to announce the establishment of our newest chapter in Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina. Last month, the chapter’s supporters held their inaugural meeting, where elections were conducted and a new leadership was formed to fill key positions.
From all of us at IAMC National, we wish the Charlotte chapter all the best, and we look forward to working with you!
IAMC AT THE RELIGION NEWS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
With Hindutva growing in domestic relevance, IAMC took to the annual Religion News Association (RNA) Conference in Arlington, Virginia to educate reporters and organizations on the basics of Hindu supremacy, its impact on Indian Muslims, and its alliances with other supremacist movements in the US and abroad. On our table, we displayed one-pagers of our 2025 Annual Report and Impact of Hindutva on Indian American Muslims Report, as well as full copies of our new report on transnational repression.
You can check out those reports and more here.
OUR NEW & IMPROVED INDIA HUMAN RIGHTS MONITOR
After years of aggregating the news to your inbox, IAMC is pivoting to a more practical way for you to stay informed on India’s human rights news and keep up with the advocacy scene. Our India Human Rights Monitor will now be released weekly and cover a broader overview of topics, including:
- Top headlines
- Resistance efforts
- Voices from the ground
- Spotlights of brave advocates
- Positive stories
- Events
- Opportunities for you to get involved
- And more!
IAMC ON HINDUTVA AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
IAMC’s Associate Media Director Safa Ahmed gave a presentation on the many ways in which Hindu supremacy harms all Indian women and girls at the 2025 Conference on Male Supremacism Studies.
Learn more about how Hindutva promotes violence against women here.
You can get India Human Rights Monitor straight to your inbox every Friday by subscribing to our mailing list.
LATEST FROM THE INDIAN MUSLIM STORY
IAMC is continuing to add new content to The Indian Muslim Story – a series of articles, graphics, and videos dedicated to celebrating the history, cultural contributions, and experiences of Indian Muslims.
Don’t miss our latest articles:
- Beyond the Taj: 7 Wonders Built By Indian Muslims – Exploring historic palaces, mausoleums, fortresses, and other monuments from all over India
- Hasan Imam: The Nation-Builder You Should Know About – A dive into the life and accomplishments of the great Muslim barrister and freedom fighter Hasan Imam
You can also check out the accompanying graphics by following IAMC on Instagram and X.
Catch new articles every week! Check out our official page here.
CHAPTER UPDATES AND EVENTS
Between Eid, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birthday, and multiple local events, our chapters have been hard at work. Check out their achievements, events, and outreach efforts below!
Atlanta
- Conducted an IAMC outreach campaign across multiple masajid during Eid, passing out information and educating people about the cause of Indian Muslims
- Participated in a local Birth Anniversary Celebration of Mahatma Jotirao Phule & Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Bay Area
- The Bay Area Youth Council hosted an Eid celebration party on April 5th
- IAMC Bay Area proudly co-sponsored the celebration of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birthday, held on April 12th. During the event, IAMC representatives had the honor of meeting Chandra Shekhar Azad, Member of Parliament from Nagina, Uttar Pradesh.
- Working on organizing an event titled “Meet with Br. Yogender” on May 16th. Br. Yogender is a political analyst from India.
Boston
- Preparing for a public event with renowned Indian journalists and Authors Shri Anand Vardhan Singh and Sheetal Singh on Sunday April 4th at 3:00 pm at the Cambridge Community Center, in Cambridge, MA
- Co-sponsored and tabled a booth at the Eid Festival in the Southern Massachusetts Muslim community, held at the YMCA in Attleboro, with over 1,000 people attending the festivities
Dallas
- Hosted visiting Member of Parliament Chandra Shekhar Azad for a meet and greet with the Dallas chapter’s supporters and community members
- Organized a day-long All Hands Meeting with the local team, key stakeholders, past executives, and others, with about 30 people attending. The meeting covered current and upcoming efforts on coalition building, youth engagement, advocacy, legislative action and plans for the Annual Banquet.
New Jersey
- Participated in Ambedkar Day celebrations at Columbia University
- A team of young volunteers attended and participated in the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University (CILRU) banquet to network with students and build lasting relationships for the future
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