A NIGHT OF ART, CHARITY, AND FOOD
BENEFITING THE INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROJECT (IRAP)
Proceeds will benefit the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), the first organization to provide comprehensive legal assistance to refugees displaced by conflict in the Middle East and North Africa. IRAP was instrumental in organizing and providing legal assistance to those detained at JFK and other airports after the administration’s “Muslim ban", and it continues to provide direct legal aid, litigation, and systemic advocacy to thousands of affected refugees and immigrants. Since we started this iftar four years ago, we've raised nearly $50,000 for IRAP and we are really excited to continue our support again this year. First 50 tickets available at $65, then the price goes up. We sell out every year, so get yours soon!
Past events have included remarks from Stephen Poellot (IRAP’s co-Founder and Legal Director), Mark Doss (supervising attorney who successfully argued against the Muslim ban in the 4th Circuit of Appeals), and Loubna Mrie (Syrian photographer, Reuters photojournalist, and civil rights activist), and a selection of photographs and art for auction from several international and NYC-based artists. This year, we are excited to partner again with Gathering All Muslim Artists (GAMA) to expand our silent art auction.
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Can't make the event? No problem - we take donations! Click RSVP and select "Support IRAP's Work" to help the cause.
JUNE 1ST AT 8:00PM
THE INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROJECT (IRAP)
The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) is a non-profit organization that provides legal assistance to refugees displaced by conflict in the Middle East and North Africa, including Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. IRAP helps refugees navigate the resettlement process and advocates on their behalf for improvements in the national and international refugee processing systems.refugeerights.org
GAMA serves to support and empower visual artists, photographers, and digital designers in the Muslim community. It seeks to encourage art appreciation throughout the Muslim community, establish new connections and self-confidence through creative participation.
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