https://pressroom.prlog.org/mpv_usa/ About Muslims for Progressive Values - MPV is a 501 (c) (3) founded in 2007. We believe Islam is inherently progressive, inclusive and egalitarian, an understanding that informs the ten principles of MPV. www.mpvusa.org https://www.prlog.org/12983675-announcing-muslims-for-progressive-values-2023-national-conference.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) invites you to our upcoming 2023 National Conference, which will take place on Saturday September 30 and Sunday October 1, 2023 at the Union Theological Seminary in New York City, New York.Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:01:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12932349-challenging-apostasy-and-blasphemy-in-muslim-societies.html Muslims for Progressive Values invites you to our forum "Addressing Apostasy and Blasphemy Laws in Muslim Societies" on September 14, 2022 at Rayburn, Capital Hill in Washington D.C.Fri, 09 Sep 2022 21:29:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12929044-at-the-heart-of-the-attack-on-salman-rushdie.html We are very happy to hear the latest news of Salman Rushdie's health condition and we wish him a full recovery.Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:54:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12824101-muslims-for-progressive-values-statement-on-the-death-of-george-floyd.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) and members of its community are appalled at yet another killing of an unarmed Black man in the hands of the police.Thu, 28 May 2020 04:25:50 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12791746-muslims-for-progressive-values-statement-re-title-vii-amicus-brief-filed.html On July 3, 2019, Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV), along with 11 other American Muslim organizations, filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court in Bostock v. Clayton County and related cases.Tue, 01 Oct 2019 16:54:35 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12759701-muslims-for-progressive-values-statement-on-christchurch.html Muslims for Progressive Values calls out hate mongers who pitch us against each other.Fri, 15 Mar 2019 20:41:46 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12753180-progressive-muslims-honor-tunisias-president-kcet-human-rights-defenders-in-hollywood-feb-10.html On February 10th at the Harmony Gold Theatre in Hollywood, Muslims for Progressive Values—an L.A.-based NGO founded in 2007—will award Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi with the Fatima al-Fihri Visionary Award.Thu, 07 Feb 2019 23:49:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12749199-activist-and-author-blair-imani-joins-muslims-for-progressive-values-as-an-official-ambassador.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) is thrilled to announce that Blair Imani, activist and author of Modern HERstory, is joining the MPV team as an official Ambassador.Tue, 15 Jan 2019 23:57:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12716166-muslims-for-progressive-values-condemns-scotus-travel-ban-decision.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) unequivocally condemns the Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold   President Trump's travel ban as a defeat to American ideals of inclusion and religious freedom. In the case of Trump v.Thu, 28 Jun 2018 02:09:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12691071-muslims-for-progressive-values-hosts-3rd-annual-celebration-of-life-fundraiser.html Organization will honor human rights defenders throughout the world, with help from celebrity guestsThu, 08 Feb 2018 05:08:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12679338-muslims-for-progressive-values-denounces-two-extremist-organizations.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) denounces the teachings of Idara Dawat-O-Irshad, USA, Inc. and Khatme Nubuwwat Center - two extremist organizations inciting hatred against the Ahmadi and Shi'ite communities.Wed, 29 Nov 2017 20:49:33 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12659368-muslims-for-progressive-condemns-white-supremacists-calls-on-president-trump-to-resign.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) condemns in the strongest possible terms the white supremacist violence and villainy that took place last weekend in #Charlottesville.Fri, 18 Aug 2017 18:13:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12656432-muslims-for-progressive-values-asks-president-trump-to-defend-human-rights.html and Demand Saudia Arabia Stop Impending Executions of Mujtaba al -Sweikat and OthersThu, 03 Aug 2017 21:58:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12651339-shattering-stereotypes-with-call-to-prayer-walt-disney-concert-hall.html For the first time, Islam's call to prayer, the "azan," is recited during annual Gay Men's ChorusMon, 10 Jul 2017 20:12:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12650508-mpv-calls-removal-from-islamic-society-of-north-americas-convention-hypocrisy.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) calls out the hypocrisy of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) in its claim of supporting gender equality and LGBTQ rights.Wed, 05 Jul 2017 23:07:37 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12645736-muslims-for-progressive-values-calls-on-american-imams-to-step-up-against-female-genital-mutilation.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV), an international human rights grassroots organization founded in Los Angeles in 2007 and a charter NGO of the United Nations, calls for American imams to step up against Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C)..Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:19:15 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12645136-muslims-for-progressive-values-accuses-act-for-america-of-supporting-islamist-agenda.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV), an international human rights grassroots organization founded in Los Angeles in 2007 and a charter NGO of the United Nations, accuses ACT FOR AMERICA's June 10th "March Against Sharia—March for Human Rights,"...Thu, 08 Jun 2017 14:06:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12641542-muslims-for-progressive-values-advocates-against-child-marriage-in-california.html Muslims for Progressive Values stands in support of California State Senator Jerry Hill's Senate Bill 273, which requires the written consent of the Family Court Services for marriages under 18 years of age in an effort to control the number of child...Mon, 22 May 2017 17:33:39 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12625131-1400-years-later-muslim-women-are-still-fighting-for-their-right-to-work.html On International Women's Day, a day commemorating the struggle for women's rights.Wed, 08 Mar 2017 18:10:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12622795-muslims-for-progressive-values-appoints-educator-and-lgbt-rights-leader-kevin-jennings-to-its-board.html Muslims for Progressive Values, a faith-based, grassroots, international human rights organization that embodies and advocates for the traditional Qur'anic values of social justice and equality for all, announced today the appointment of Kevin Jennings...Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:19:46 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12622775-muslims-for-progressive-values-appoint-five-new-board-members.html Muslims for Progressive Values, a faith-based, grassroots, international human rights organization that embodies and advocates for the traditional Qur'anic values of social justice and equality for all, is bolstering itself with a new Board, which...Mon, 27 Feb 2017 17:52:48 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12609194-muslim-organizations-strongly-condemns-death-sentence-of-mauritanian-blogger.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) and partner organizations denounce the sentencing of a Mauritanian blogger Mohammed Shaikh Ould Mohammed Ould Mkhaitir to death by firing squad, and call upon the Supreme Court to overturn his conviction for apostasy.Thu, 22 Dec 2016 05:40:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12598347-ask-muslim-what-is-true-islam.html Ask A Muslim: What is True Islam? What: Ask A Muslim, the monthly series organized by The Markaz and Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV), presents an opportunity for an honest discussion about the toxic narrative of Islam in the United States.Tue, 01 Nov 2016 03:42:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12593554-progressive-muslim-women-speak-on-election-day.html Join Muslims for Progressive Values as we gather in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles to discuss and watch the election unfolding.Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12594713-local-progress-joins-mpv-to-fight-islamophobia.html MPV teams with Local Progress to present a resolution to combat Islamophobia in West Hollywood.Mon, 17 Oct 2016 14:19:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12584993-illwalkwithyou-solidarity-march-rally-for-american-unity.html EVENT: #illwalkwithyou: A Solidarity March & Rally for American Unity WHAT: Muslims for Progressive Values' next event is a solidarity march and rally in downtown Los Angeles. We will begin in Pershing Square, and march to City Hall.Wed, 07 Sep 2016 04:02:52 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12564915-violence-against-lgbtqi-is-violation-against-islam.html Muslims for Progressive Values stands in solidarity with the LGBTQI community in Orlando and across the globe. For 10 years we have promoted human solidarity among all people regardless of faith, gender, orientation and ethnicity.Sun, 12 Jun 2016 21:02:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12538415-mpv-condemns-irans-increased-bounty-and-fatwa-against-salman-rushdie.html In response to the latest reports that Iranian state run media outlets have renewed support for the fatwa issued in 1989 against the author Salman Rushdie, Muslims for Progressive Values (http://www.mpvusa.org/) is highlighting its initiative Fatwa on...Thu, 03 Mar 2016 05:47:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12524698-celebration-of-life-at-cbs-studios-los-angeles.html On 1/24/2016, MPV will be hosting an event entitled,"Celebration of Life," at CBS Studios in Los Angeles. That night we will be honoring the lives of nine human rights defenders who have been imprisoned and/or died fighting for #FreedomOfConscience.Wed, 13 Jan 2016 21:27:01 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12514545-muslims-for-progressive-values-strongly-condemns-charges-against-dr-islam-behery.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) strongly condemns the charges held against Dr. Islam Behery. Dr.Mon, 30 Nov 2015 15:58:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12511950-muslims-for-progressive-values-strongly-condemns-the-stoning-of-rokhshana.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) strongly condemns the stoning of 19-year-old Rokhshana of Ghor Province in Afghanistan. Rokhshana was stoned to death on October 25, 2015 after being accused of adultery.Wed, 18 Nov 2015 17:26:48 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12501895-launch-of-muslims-for-progressive-values-upr-stakeholder-report-on-sudan.html Muslims for Progressive Values has submitted its 2015 Stakeholder Report for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on Sudan to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council for review at the 25th Session of the Working Group on the UPR to be held April...Tue, 13 Oct 2015 20:36:54 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12491977-launch-of-muslims-for-progressive-values-upr-stakeholder-report-on-somalia.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) has submitted its 2015 Stakeholder Report for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on Somalia to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council for review at the 24th Session of the Working Group to be held January 2016.Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:12:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12469814-muslims-for-progressive-values-rejoicing-the-us-supreme-courts-decision-on-marriage-equality.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) has always stood up for the rights of fellow lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) Muslim siblings.Fri, 26 Jun 2015 14:17:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12412507-muslims-for-progressive-values-condemns-the-flogging-of-raif-badawi.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) denounces the arrest, conviction, sentence and flogging of Raif Badawi in the strongest terms.Fri, 09 Jan 2015 01:58:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12401679-worlds-leading-lgbt-activists-to-speak-in-new-york.html Event at New York Public Library hosted by The Daily Beast and entitled, “Quorum: Global LGBT Voices,” will yield online talks, panels, and other resources highlighting the struggles and triumphs of LGBT people worldwide.Wed, 03 Dec 2014 03:05:09 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12401139-gambians-criminalization-of-homosexuality-is-inhumane-and-un-islamic.html The Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (UU-UNO) and Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) harshly denounce the bill that Gambian President Yahya Jammeh recently signed into law, amidst international outcry and backlash, which imposes harsh...Tue, 02 Dec 2014 03:01:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12400624-mpv-statement-on-police-brutality-excessive-use-of-force-and-systematic-racism.html In response to Mike Brown's death in Ferguson, Missouri and to the statement of the UN Committee Against TortureMon, 01 Dec 2014 02:50:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12359898-muslims-for-progressive-values-holds-8th-annual-retreatislam-for-critical-thinkers.html New York, NY – Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) is pleased to announce the Eighth Annual National Retreat -- Islam for Critical Thinkers on August 30th in New York.Thu, 14 Aug 2014 21:42:25 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12337911-muslims-for-progressive-values-supports-president-obamas-executive-order-to-prohibit-discrimination.html The executive order would prohibit federal contractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.Tue, 17 Jun 2014 20:25:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12298418-muslims-for-progressive-values-sends-our-condolences-to-the-westboro-baptist-community.html Muslims for Progressive Values Sends our Condolences to the Westboro Baptist CommunityThu, 20 Mar 2014 18:33:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12298027-muslims-for-progressive-values-secures-united-nations-consultative-status.html Muslims for Progressive Values was welcomed on December 21, 2013 as a non-governmental association member with the United Nations' Department of Public Information.Thu, 20 Mar 2014 03:57:14 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12273000-muslims-for-progressive-values-responds-to-nigerian-president-signing-anti-lgbt-legislation.html No one should be criminalized based on innate sexual orientation.Fri, 24 Jan 2014 18:14:17 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12262821-muslims-for-progressive-values-condemns-sentencing-of-shezanne-cassim.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) calls on international leaders and Muslim organizations in particular, to stand up for human rights and for freedom of expression and demand the charges, conviction, and sentence of Shezanne Cassim be quashed and for..Sat, 04 Jan 2014 05:19:37 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12236377-muslims-for-progressive-values-hosts-an-evening-with-dr-reza-aslan.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) will be hosting Dr. Reza Aslan as keynote speaker at its annual Washington D.C. reception for a talk titled “Enemies of the State – Jesus, Muhammad and the Zealots of today.”Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:23:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12215264-muslims-for-progressive-values-define-acts-of-terrorism-as-un-islamic.html Muslim for Progressive Values in the USA, France, Chile, Australia and Canada condemn the terror attacks that began on September 21, 2013 at the Westgate Shopping Mall, in Nairobi, Kenya, and at the All Saints Church, in Peshawar, Pakistan.Tue, 24 Sep 2013 03:27:21 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12184211-muslims-for-progressive-values-condemns-sentencing-of-raif-badawi.html Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) denounces the arrest, conviction and sentence of Raif Badawi, pronounced July 29th, 2013, consisting of seven years in prison and 600 lashes for the crime of calling for "religious liberalization".Tue, 30 Jul 2013 17:59:07 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12129672-muslims-for-progressive-values-supports-the-closing-of-guantanamo.html Muslims for Progressive Values, a progressive grassroots organization, backs calls to shut down the United States Guantanamo Bay detention campThu, 02 May 2013 00:58:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12108323-muslims-for-progressive-values-support-marriage-equality-and-an-end-to-doma.html MPV, a progressive grassroots organization, stand with our LGBT citizens in support of their...Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:39:14 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12092485-woman-imam-to-lead-muslim-prayer-service-commemorating-international-womens-day.html Muslims for Progressive (MPV) announces Imam Pamela Taylor will lead the prayers in observance of International Women's Day, March 8th 2013.Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:04:09 GMT