Archer Kent Blood: Center for Civil and Political Rights
We believe democracy is the last best hope on earth. We promote UN ICCPR-United Nations’ International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights, democracy and democratic values, voting rights, immigrant rights and racial justices through civic and political education, engagement and advocacy among the South Asian Communities in New York.
We also monitor, and analyze democracy and human rights in South Asian countries; recommend, and research policy options for US Congress to promote democracy and human rights in South Asia.
Advisory Board
Ambassador William B. Milam
Chairman & Chief AdvisorWilliam B. Milam is a Senior Policy Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. Although his research and publications while at the Wilson Center have concentrated on South Asia, his current research focuses on Liberia and the efforts of this former failed state to balance political and economic reconstruction with justice and reconciliation.
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Ambassador M. Serajul Islam
Member, Advisory BoardA career diplomat, Ambassador Serajul Islam started his career in the erstwhile Pakistan Foreign Service. He has been posted in Bangladesh Missions in Canberra, New Delhi, Washington, and Beijing. His two Ambassadorial assignments have been to Egypt (1999-2002) and Japan (2002-2006). At headquarters, he served as Director-General, South Asia and Far East.
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Dr. Reza Kibria
Member, Advisory BoardDr. Reza Kibria has over three decades’ experience in macroeconomic management and fiscal policy issues working in international agencies, governments and universities. He obtained a BA (First Class Honours in Politics, Philosophy and Economics) from Corpus Christi College, Oxford University, an M.A. from Queen’s University (Canada), and an MPhil (Economics) and DPhil (Economics) from Oxford University.
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Our Signature Program
American democracy is under threat now, and this time our enemies are within. America needs History and Civics education to promote national unity.
Volunteer Needed
We give food and/or instant money to the participants, learners, and attendees in our programs..
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We promote the UNICCPR, United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
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This program encourages and educates the importance of Civic Engagement, importance of registering as a voter, casting vote and participation in electoral process.
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Ambassador M. Serajul Islam
President & President, Board of Directors
Khagendra Gharti-Chhetry, Esq
Member, Board of Directors
Syed Waliul Alam
Founding President Member, Board of Directors & Treasurer
Wing Commander Chowdhury Salahuddin
Member, Board of Directors & General Secretary
M. Kausar Mumin
Founder & Member, Board of DirectorsOfficials
M. Kausar Mumin
Executive Director
Shamina Khanom, Juris Doctor (JD)
Director of Immigrant Rights and Racial Justice Program