CIOGC AND DIVERSE INTERFAITH GROUPS SUPPORT VICTIMS OF SYRIAN GOVERNMENT BRUTALITY
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Misbahu Rufai
Press Statement: For Immediate Release
Contact: Misbahu Rufai: 773.996.1653, mrufai@ciogc.org
CIOGC AND DIVERSE INTERFAITH GROUPS SUPPORT VICTIMS OF SYRIAN GOVERNMENT BRUTALITY
MUSLIM, METHODIST, CHRISTIAN, JEWISH GROUPS JOIN TOGETHER FOR HUMANITARIAN RELIEF EFFORTS
(CHICAGO, IL 2/24/2012) – On Monday, February 27, the Council of Islamic Organizations (CIOGC) and other faith-based groups will hold a press conference to reiterate their support for the victims of Syrian government atrocities. CIOGC will also announce the result of its February 17 Syria Day of prayer and fundraising.
WHAT: Press Conference with Faith-based Groups
WHEN: February 27, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WHERE: CIOGC Office, 231 South State Street, Suite 300, Chicago
WHO: Dr. Zaher Sahloul, CIOGC Chairman; Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director CAIR, Chicago; Dr. Scott Alexander, CTU; Sr. Joan McGuire, Archdiocese of Chicago ; Ed Hiestand, UMC; Reverand Livingston, Rainbow Push Coalition; Reverand Moses, Chicago Presbytery
“It is morally imperative that America comes to the aid of the Syrian people at this critical time, and supports the brave women and men resisting the criminal Assad regime and their slaughter of innocent civilians,” says Ahlam Jbara, Associate Director, CIOGC.
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