The Iraqi Human Rights Network (IHRN) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to aiding the Iraqi people and fighting for their civil rights.

On Thursday Aug. 9, 2012, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano hosted an Iftar dinner in Dearborn at the Byblos Banquet Center for the Muslim community. The Honorable Wayne County Executive hosted the event under the Ficano Hope Foundation.>>>

By: Duifaf Waely

Friday February 10, 2012

On Friday February 10, 2012 IHRN joined the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) as it hosted its 13th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship awards reception, celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King. >>>

By: Duifaf Waely

Jan. 14, 2012

     On Saturday, Jan. 14, the Iraqi Cultural Center in Washington D.C. held an educational event, discussing Iraqi human rights in Iraq and abroad. Hosted by media relations officer Dr. Mohamed Turaihi, the occasion focused on expanding human development and humane organizations. >>>

While I appreciate The Detroit News' role in holding government accountable, the article comparing the size of Wayne County's non-unionized work force needed a more fair and balanced analysis ("Ficano's 187 appointees eclipse other counties, state," Nov. 29).>>>

By: Duifaf Waely

December 9, 2011

     On Friday December 9, 2011, IHRN attended the prestigious ADC Annual Awards Gala at the legendary Hyatt Regency Dearborn.
     Under the motto of “preserving civil liberties in a changing world,” ADC Sr. National Advisor, Imad Hamad, and ADC Greater Detroit Chapter President, Zouheir Alawieh, welcomed the enthusiastic attendees and thanked them for their support to the ADC>>>>

By: Duifaf Waely

July Tuesday 26 2011

The Iraqi Human Rights Network (IHRN) attended the BRIDGES meeting and The Congress of Arab American Organization (CAAO) held On Tuesday, July 26, 2011. The discussion was about happenings in the community as well as community events. IHRN founder, Mr. Said Al-waely; along with ADC Michigan Regional>>>

By: Duifaf Waely

Jun  Wednesday 8 2011

On Saturday June 4, Dr. Afif Safieh hosted the signing of his new book the "The Peace Process: From Breakthrough to Breakdown” in the Arab American museum located in the city of Dearborn. Dr. Afif Safieh was born in Jerusalem in 1950 and completed his elementary and secondary education then studied at universities in >>>

Professor Abdul Hadi Al Khalili, Cultural Advisor in the Iraqi Embassy in Washington D.C, Holds Discussion about His Research Findings

By: Duifaf Waely

Sunday May 29 2011

Benjamin Franklin once said "Well worked is better than well said." That was the statement that Professor Abdul Hadi Al Khalili, cultural advisor at the Iraqi Embassy in Washington D.C., began with as he discussed his research titled "Point of view in the Development of Science and Technology" in the literary gathering room provided by >>>

By: Duifaf Waely

Sunday May 22 2011

The Iraqi Cultural Center in Washington came to Dearborn, Michigan and held a ceremony of poetry, culture and literature to commemorate and pay tribute to deceased Bahaa Aldeen who was an Iraqi poet, writer and intellectual. Iraqi government representatives included Consul Louay Nouri al-Bashar, his deputy, Hussein Al-Fekeky and the rest of the members.>>>

IHRN Attends LIBC Fundraising Dinner

By: Duifaf Waely

Tuesday May 17, 2011
The IHRN participated in the Lebanese International Business Council (LIBC) fundraising dinner on May 19, 2011. The LIBC is also a non-profit organization aimed at promoting the economic and financial development of Lebanese in the U.S. Various guests and organizations attended the dinner to show solidarity and support. The IHRN encourages the work of LIBC and >>>

By: Duifaf Waely

Tuesday May 17, 2011
Yesterday, May 17, 2011, IRHN founder, Said Waely attended the cultural movement in Michigan and the Lebanese American club that hosted a guest from Washington who is a writer and researcher, Dr. Sobhi Ghandour, director of the Center-Arab dialogue. Also marked the occasion of the signing of his new book titled "Thought and >>>

IHRN Attends the LAHC’s 23rd Annual Arab American Scholarship Foundation Dinner

By: Duifaf Waely

Wednesday May 4, 2011
On Friday May 6, 2011 the Lebanese Heritage Club held its 23rd annual Arab American Scholarship Foundation Dinner at Hyatt Regency located in Dearborn. The ceremony was to honor the hard work of exceptional Arab American students in the community and provide them with the necessary resources to help better reach their educational goals and career>>>

BRIDGES meeting

By: Duifaf Waely

Wednesday May 4, 2011
The Iraqi Human Rights Network attended the BRIDGES meeting held at Star International Academy in Dearborn Heights on May 4, 2011. The event was hosted by Mrs. Nawal Hamadeh, president of Hamadeh Educational Services. The IHRN participated along with special guest speakers included various well-known organizations such as the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) and >>>

The 2011 NAAJA Journalism Conference

By: Duifaf Waely

Wednesday April 30, 2011

The National American Arab Journalists Association (NAAJA) held its 6th successful journalism conference in Dearborn which brought out many of the community’s journalists, communicators, writers, activists and organizations. Under the title “American Arab Journalism:10 years after September 11” the conference focused on strengthening the role in educating the American publicand the Arab world. During >>>

CAAO Meeting to Discuss Terry Jones Revisit

By: Duifaf Waely

Wednesday April 27, 2011

The Congress of Arab American Organization (CAAO) held a brief meeting on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 to discuss Pastor Terry Jones revisitation to Dearborn on Thursday and planned demonstration in front of Dearborn City Hall on Friday. Some of the attendees included Dearborn police Chief Ronald Haddad, ADC regional director Imad Hamad, IHRN founder Said Al-Waely, and CAAO >>>

Interfaith Gathering at the Islamic Center of America

By: Duifaf Waely

Thursday April 21, 2011

On Thursday April 21, 2011, the IHRN participated in the interfaith gathering located at the Islamic Center of America, the biggest Islamic mosque in North America, to condemn the actions of Pastor Terry Jones who had planned to come to the city of Dearborn to protest against radical Islam in front of the colossal mosque. The gathering was massive and brought out many Christians, Jews and Muslims together as united >>>

Iraqi Human Rights Network visits ADC Michigan Office

By: Duifaf Waely

Monday April 11, 2011

On Monday April 11, 2011, founder of the Iraqi Human Rights Network visited the ADC Michigan office to discuss their mission and to uphold civil and human rights for members of the Iraqi community at home and abroad. Both sides agreed to advance the relationship between the two organizations serving the common cause. "We appreciate the partnership with ADC  ,>>>

The Iraqi Human Rights Network (IHRN) participates in anti-bullying and harassment meeting held

By: Duifaf Waely

Thursday April 14, 2011

Under the title “Reducing Ethnic and Religious Harassment and Bullying in Schools” BRIDGES held a special meeting at the Lebanese American Heritage Club in Dearborn on Thursday April 14, 2011. The IHRN participated along with special guest speakers included Ms. Anurima Bhargaya, Section Chief of the Educational Opportunities Section and Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice and Ms. Catherine Criswell, director of United States >>>

Civil organizations gather in a meeting to bring down the discriminatory plans of Pastor Terry Jones

By: Duifaf Waely

Thursday April 7, 2011

The Iraqi Human Rights Network and its founder, Said Al-Waely, participated in a meeting of more than fifty different organizations of civil society on Wednesday April 6, 2011 in the meeting hall in the Islamic Center of America in Dearborn to discuss ways to bring down the plans of Pastor Terry Jones after continued news of coming to Michigan and demonstrating in front of the Center. Among those who were present was the mayor >>>

The Forum and Link Newspaper celebrates its 7th annual anniversary at Byblos

By: Duifaf Waely

Friday March 11, 2011

On Friday March 11, 2011, The Iraqi Human Rights Network along with many other cultural organizations in Michigan participated in the 7th annual of The Forum and Link Newspaper, which is a contemporary journal celebrating Arab Americans in America, at the Byblos center in Dearborn. With the presence many distinguished Arab and American >>>

By: Duifaf Waely

Friday February 11, 2011

On Friday February 11 2011, the Iraqi Human Rights Network joined the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) as it hosted its 12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Awards ceremony, celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King. The event drew a very large crowd of about 500 guests at the Byblos Banquet Center located in Dearborn, Michigan. Many well known >>>