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‼️IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT‼️ The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has officially added a “Middle Eastern or North African” (MENA) category! 🧵
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Read @AACivic and #CountMENAInCA's release: California Wildfire Impacts on the MENA Community: A Call for Data Equity
countmenainca.org/news/calif…
Without specific MENA data collection, we cannot adequately assess or respond to the following critical wildfire impacts: [1/4]
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2. Housing Displacement: The fires have left families without homes, yet without proper categorization, their needs might be overlooked in relief efforts. [3/4]
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3. Economic Challenges: Many small businesses owned by MENA community members face hurdles in insurance claims and rebuilding. Economic recovery for these populations remains uncertain. [4/4]
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National Network for Arab American Communities retweeted
23 Jan 2025
California #Wildfire Impacts on the #MENA Community: A Call for Data Equity #lafires countmenainca.org/news/calif…
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H.R. 9495 is a threat to free speech and to the right to dissent. It enables the Secretary of the Treasury to censor critics and target political opponents without question.
Take action here: p2a.co/D6tDXo6
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The General Election is less than a week away! Head to bit.ly/NNAACVote to get information on your polling location and learn about what is on your ballot.
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In 2023, 14 NNAAC member organizations across 7 states conducted 36 focus groups with 330 participants to better understand voting behavior in Arab American communities. The findings help guide the voter engagement work conducted at NNAAC organizations. nnaacommunities.org/civic-en…
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We have partnered with @ArabNarratives and Arab Americans for Progress to document the concerns of Arab American communities around the nation.
Please take 10 minutes to complete this very important survey! bit.ly/ArabAmericanSurveyNNA…
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National Network for Arab American Communities retweeted
6 Aug 2024
We have partnered with @adc, @NNAAC , and Arab Americans for Progress to gauge the concerns of our community. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and we will share the results soon! bit.ly/ArabAmericanSurveyCAN
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TPS protects Yemeni nationals living in the United States from being forced to return to unsafe conditions in Yemen.
NNAAC, CUSP, TPS-DED AAC, & YAMA worked together in urging the Biden Administration to redesignate and extend TPS for Yemen.
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National Network for Arab American Communities retweeted
3 Jul 2024
Recently, Somali Family Service joined with other NNAAC member organization representatives for National Arab American Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C.! It's always an honor to partner with NNAAC in support of a shared vision to uplift Arab American communities nationwide!
NNAAC’s National Arab American Advocacy Days took place last week from Mon, June 24th to Thurs, June 27th. This year's event was our most significant and impactful advocacy gathering to date. Together, we are building power and elevating the voices of Arab American communities!
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National Network for Arab American Communities retweeted
3 Jul 2024
Happy to be a part of it!
NNAAC’s National Arab American Advocacy Days took place last week from Mon, June 24th to Thurs, June 27th. This year's event was our most significant and impactful advocacy gathering to date. Together, we are building power and elevating the voices of Arab American communities!
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National Network for Arab American Communities retweeted
2 Jul 2024
BREAKING: This morning, we delivered a letter to the Biden admin urging an initial 18-month TPS and SSR designation for #Mali, due to ongoing armed conflict, environmental disaster, and extraordinary and temporary conditions in the country.
Read here:
africans.us/press-release-87…
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NNAAC’s National Arab American Advocacy Days took place last week from Mon, June 24th to Thurs, June 27th. This year's event was our most significant and impactful advocacy gathering to date. Together, we are building power and elevating the voices of Arab American communities!
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NNAAC recognizes World Refugee Day, which falls on June 20 each year. We honor the resilience, courage, and contributions of refugees worldwide. This day raises awareness about the plight of forcibly displaced individuals and advocates for their rights, protection, & well-being.
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National Network for Arab American Communities retweeted
16 Jun 2024
Even at this difficult time for our communities here in Chicagoland and the U.S., as well as in Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, Sudan, and the entire Arab, African, and Muslim worlds, #EidMubarak from the AAAN to all who celebrate.
#EidAlAdha
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