https://pressroom.prlog.org/aishah-schwartz/ About Aishah Schwartz Activist-Writer - Aishah Schwartz serves as Executive Director of the Washington, D.C.-based Muslimah Writers Alliance (MWA), founded in 2006. She is also a published freelance non-fiction writer/citizen-journalist and internationally renowned human rights activist. https://www.prlog.org/12044009-egypt-referendum-voting-irregularities.html The most common violation, as claimed by the new coalition opposition National Salvation Front (NSF) and reported in EAWorldView, was Muslim Brotherhood members inside polling stations trying to persuade citizens to vote Yes.Sun, 16 Dec 2012 17:06:20 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12025816-us-activist-aishah-schwartz-addresses-open-letter-to-obama-on-gaza.html "I was in Gaza 7-10 Nov. as a delegate for a group delivering, ironically, urgent care medical supplies and equipment to a North Gaza hospital. I couldn't have known how soon my photos would become a record of Gaza before Nov. 14." Aishah SchwartzSun, 18 Nov 2012 20:10:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11784162-us-activist-aishah-schwartz-revisits-cairo-on-anniversary-of-egypts-25-jan-revolution.html "In commemoration of the day that every Egyptian will remember the rest of their lives, they came from near and far, from all walks of life, to remember the hundreds martyred and thousands injured - and to continue in the ongoing call for justice."Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:47:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11775491-us-activist-aishah-schwartz-supports-jan-18-wikipedia-blackout-in-opposition-to-sopapipa.html "I join in urging Wikipedia readers to make their voices heard. Contact your elected representative and tell them you oppose SOPA and PIPA, charging them with the responsibility of keeping the internet open and free."Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:55:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11636067-aishah-schwartz-responds-to-muslimerican-rant-against-30mosques-visit-to-little-rock.html Muslim women offended by the fact that the 30Mosques team was allowed to intrusively enter their 'prayer sanctuary' should realize that the responsibility for any alleged harm falls squarely on the heads the masjid's administration.Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:16:33 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11521709-us-activist-heightened-restrictions-at-rafah-border-days-after-permanent-opening-no-surprise.html It only took five days after the media hype of a 'permanent' opening of the Rafah border for Egyptian authorities to reinstate intensified restrictions on who can or cannot exit or enter Palestine.Thu, 02 Jun 2011 02:46:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11515249-us-activist-reviews-may-28-rafah-border-changes-embargo-remains.html "Read beyond the manipulated headlines. There is still much work to do–and the Egyptian revolutionaries need our continued support as they strive to ensure that the demands, hopes and dreams of all Egyptians continue to fruition."–Aishah SchwartzSat, 28 May 2011 22:57:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11498983-us-activist-aishah-schwartz-joins-egyptians-for-nakba-commemoration-at-rafah.html The Nakba (translated 'Catastrophe') Memorial Day commemoration marks the occasion during which more than 700,000 Palestinians - estimated today to be 4.7 million with their descendants - were pushed into exile or driven out of their homes in 1948.Thu, 19 May 2011 06:20:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11490836-american-activist-aishah-schwartz-joins-pre-nakba-celebrations-in-cairo-and-rafah.html Before heading to the Rafah border, American Activist, Aishah Schwartz attended Friday morning prayers at Cairo's Masjid Al-Noor, where worshipers waved Palestinian flags in setting the tone for May 15 Nakba Day celebrations.Sat, 14 May 2011 10:49:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11479183-american-activist-aishah-schwartz-attends-post-jan25-revolution-demonstration-in-tahrir-square.html Activists called on Egypt's Military Council to end emergency law, abolish political imprisonment and for the release political prisoner, Nabeel Mohamed al-Maghraby, 70, activists Wael Abou El-Liel, Tariq Soliman and blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad.Sun, 08 May 2011 21:56:24 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11479176-american-activist-aishah-schwartz-attends-5th-week-of-pro-palestinian-protests-in-cairo.html Outside the Israeli Embassy in Cairo hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered Friday in support of the call for a third Palestinian Intifada on May 15. Demonstrators also demanded expulsion of the Israeli Ambassador.Sun, 08 May 2011 21:42:10 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11468384-american-activist-aishah-schwartz-on-the-death-of-osama-bin-laden.html "I will always remember where I was, not unlike millions the world over, when I heard the news that Osama bin Laden was dead; as I remember where I was standing on the morning of 9/11." – Aishah SchwartzMon, 02 May 2011 18:20:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11435679-friends-of-free-libya-to-demonstrate-april-14-10am-in-front-of-arab-league-headquarters-cairo.html MWA Director, Aishah Schwartz to join FOFL demonstration in support of call for Arab League recognition of the Libyan National Transitional Council in Benghazi.Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:42:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11426812-aishah-schwartz-joins-friends-of-free-libya-in-solidarity-demonstration-at-libyan-embassy-cairo.html On April 7 Muslimah Writers Alliance (MWA) Director, Aishah Schwartz, stood in solidarity with the Friends of Free Libya (FOFL), founded by a group of Egyptian intellectuals and activists, for a demonstration in front of the Libyan Embassy in Cairo.Sat, 09 Apr 2011 02:35:50 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11330075-the-palestinian-protest-organized-and-supported-for-palestinians-by-palestinians-march-15.html Gaza Youth Breaks Out! calls for demonstrations in Gaza and the West Bank; encourages solidarity events world-wide in front of Palestinian embassies in coordination with Palestinian communities abroad.Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:45:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11316092-american-activist-aishah-schwartz-now-is-not-the-time-for-an-international-march-on-rafah.html Now is the time to exercise patience in allowing Egypt to recover, and a new government to transition, charting a course toward renewed strength and stability.Mon, 21 Feb 2011 05:00:10 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11293888-american-activist-aishah-schwartz-congratulates-egypt-and-her-egyptian-friends.html As the celebrations continue and the work ahead looms, I am heartened in the truth taught to us as Muslims and Christians alike that, 'after every hardship comes ease'.Sat, 12 Feb 2011 02:21:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11292763-after-visiting-tahrir-square-american-activist-aishah-schwartz-delivers-message-to-us-citizens.html "What Egyptians need from Americans who want to help with the Egyptian Revolution is for YOU to stop YOUR government from ruining the Egyptian dream." Ahmad Darweesh, Engineer, Cairo Egypt.Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:54:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11281296-american-activist-aishah-schwartz-reports-on-return-of-al-jazeera-correspondent-detained-in-cairo.html Detainees were dealt with in a very aggressive manner, as if being prisoners of war shown no mercy; kicked in the head and threatened with taser guns. Many had shirts removed and had been visibly whipped or slapped. - Ayman MohyeldinMon, 07 Feb 2011 17:08:34 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11278153-inside-egypt-day-12-an-update-from-american-activist-aishah-schwartz.html Each day from January 25, I have awakened with a mixed sense of anticipation and fear; never knowing for sure what might have transpired from the last time I tuned-in to watch the news; which has caught me by both surprise and horror time and again.Sat, 05 Feb 2011 23:28:49 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11255004-egyptian-or-american-lesson-in-understanding-the-difference-and-why-egyptians-are-protesting.html Muslim American Activist, Aishah Schwartz offers a glimpse from the inside to her fellow country men and women on the Egyptian revolution.Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:15:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11224676-american-activist-aishah-schwartz-on-tunisias-revolution.html We must stand in solidarity with the Tunisian people, who, in choosing to rise above 23-years of repression, share a glorious victory in delivering their oppressor to Saudi Arabia; the cradle of the religion of the people he sought to stifle.Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:56:36 GMT https://www.prlog.org/11058922-gaza-freedom-march-2009-delegate-marjam-salvesen-bhatti-deported-from-egypt.html Egyptian authorities questioned Salvesen about her visits to Gaza, Algeria and Pakistan.Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:33:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10905707-911-freedom-coalition-launches-petition-calling-on-president-to-enforce-religious-land-use-act.html Petition will be delivered to the White House and DOJ on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 in conjunction with a Rally for Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Worship, and Freedom of Conscience at Freedom Plaza from 2:00PM until 3:00PM. RSVP via Facebook!Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:35:32 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10884500-park51-law-passed-10-years-ago-trumps-religious-freedom-debate.html Yes, we should abhor Islamophobia, but greater wisdom should have been exercised in determining the most beneficial position to assume with regard to Park51.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:27:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10880240-park51-dialogue-compromise-peacemaking-tolerance-and-ramadan.html Is the wisdom used by organizers of the Park51 project, in choosing a location within such offensively close proximity to Ground Zero, representative of the wisdom the nation's Muslim community wants to see in members of its leadership?Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:59:54 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10879781-park51-here-is-the-fruit-of-your-labor.html Is the wisdom used by organizers of the Park51 project in choosing a location within such close proximity to Ground Zero, representative of the wisdom the nation's Muslim community wants to see in members of its leadership?Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:10:04 GMT https://www.prlog.org/10876290-park51-yes-get-mail.html I fully embrace the fact that I may not be on the popular side of the fence on the issue of choice in location for the media dubbed 'Ground Zero Mosque', but I haven't expressed my views with the objective of winning a popularity contest.Sat, 21 Aug 2010 23:46:59 GMT