ING in Collaboration with MPAC and ISNA Hosts Back-to-School Youth & Parent Training Webinars on Answering Difficult Questions about Islam and Muslims and Bullying Prevention
06/28/11 – Attention parents and all junior high and high school students: ING is conducting back-to-school trainings for youth and parents. ING successfully piloted these trainings at two MYNA retreats as well as at the annual ISNA convention in July. The trainings will equip students with the skills and knowledge to answer frequently asked questions about Islam and Muslims as well as how to respond to harassment and bullying at school. Take advantage of these trainings before the new school year begins. Read More
Join ING at the MYNA Regional Camp
ING will be presenting train the trainer workshops on Bullying Prevention and Answering Difficult Questions About Islam and Muslims at the MYNA Midwest Summer Regional Camp. The workshops are intended for American Muslim youth leaders who are seeking to promote understanding and mutual respect and safer learning environments for all students. Read More
Perception of Islam Tied to Muslim Americans’ Involvement in Their Communities; 7/8/11
ING Launches Bullying Prevention Program at MYNA and ISNA Conventions 2011
07/08/11 – ING conducted four workshops at this year’s ISNA Convention. The Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB) training was conducted to an enthusiastic crowd of more than 150 attendees, who have now completed their first step in becoming certified speakers. The Answering Difficult Questions about Islam and Muslims workshop was well received with 300 youths in attendance that were eager to take what they learned and implement it in their communities. Attendees at the Bullying Prevention: Workshop for Youth and the Bullying As An Epidemic: Workshop for Parents and Educators gained practical skills and tips in reversing bullying and finding solutions. ING looks forward to future MYNA and ISNA events that bring together diverse Muslim communities in education, understanding and respect for one another. Read More
Is Bullying Really A Significant Problem in Schools? 6/30/11
06/30/11 – Yes! And here are the statistics that prove it:
56% of students have personally witnessed some type of bullying at school.
1 out of every 4 teens is bullied. Read More
MPAC and ING Invite You to a National Conference Call: Public Perceptions on American Muslims; 7/23/11
6/24/11 – The Muslim Public Affairs Council and Islamic Networks Group invite you to take part in a national conference call on “Public Perceptions of Muslim Americans: Opportunities and Challenges” on Thursday, June 30 at 8:30 p.m. EST. The 90-minute teleconference will featured an overview of public opinion about Islam and Muslims in America today by the Public Religion Research Institute, followed by analysis by a trio of leading thinkers and practitioners in the Muslim American community. Read More
Answering Difficult Questions About Islam and Muslims At the MYNA Convention; 7/14/11
06/29/11
“Why do you put your feet in the sink?”
“Why do you wear that rag on your head?”
“Who is Muhammad anyway?”
“Does your dad beat your mom?”
“Why does your religion make you starve for a whole month?” Read More
Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB) Training At the ISNA Annual Convention
Have you always wanted to respond to inaccurate information about Muslims but didn’t know how? Have you been asked to speak about your faith but were afraid to? Here is your opportunity to learn how to educate others about American Muslims and their faith. We invite you to attend our upcoming Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB) training workshop to help promote safer communities, increase cultural competency, and prevent discrimination in our communities. ING will be conducting training for speakers and spokespeople who are interested in joining an existing ING affiliated Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB), initiating their own bureau or becoming an independently certified speaker. Since 1993, the ISB program has been the core of the outreach efforts of ING to increase religious & cultural literacy and promote mutual respect among people of all faiths and none. Read More
ING Presentations Reach 24,500 Individuals Face-to-Face: 2010-2011; 7/23/11
06/23/11 – Over the 2010-2011 school year, ING speakers delivered presentations and panels to diverse audiences consisting of 490 presentations that reached 24,500individuals face-to-face. Audiences ranged from healthcare providers, institutions of higher education, and faith based networks to middle and high schools. While the bulk of ING’s presentations are still in schools, adult audiences attended over 40% of ING’s presentations. Read More
July 14, 2011 – ING Launches Harassment and Bullying Prevention Program at the Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA) Convention
Based on the US Department of Education and Health and Human Services’ Stop Bullying Now initiative, ING will provide training and resources on how kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators and others in the community can prevent or stop harassment and bullying. Read More
ING’s Minnesota Affiliate Receives Advocates for Human Rights (AHR) 2011 Special Recognition Award
Zafar Siddiqui, President of Islamic Resource Group, with Robin Phillips, Executive Director of Advocates for Human Rights 05/25/11 – ING’s Affiliate bureau in Minneapolis, MN, the Islamic Resource Group received the Advocates for Human Rights (AHR) 2011 Special Recognition Award last week. The award was presented at AHR’s Award Dinner on May 19, 2011, where they also presented the 2011 Don and Arvonne Fraser Human Rights Award to Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Shirin Ebadi. At the event, IRG showed a 5 minute video titled The Muslim Experience in Minnesota that they produced with the support of the Minnesota Historical Society. Read More
