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MPV Newsletter

April 2023

President's Note

Ramadan Reflections

Please take a minute to watch the video below for a special Ramadan greeting from MPV's Founder and President Ani Zonneveld
and a very exciting announcement!

If you would like to support our newest initiatives, consider donating your Zakat ( [link removed] ) to MPV this Ramadan.

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With gratitude,

Ani Zonneveld

MPV Founder & President

 

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Zakat

This Ramadan 2023, consider donating your Zakat to MPV to to support the proliferation of the #ImamsForShe ( [link removed] ) Program in Burundi, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Alliance of
Inclusive Muslims ( [link removed] ), our Chaplaincy Services ( [link removed] ), our local MPV Chapters ( [link removed] ), & our education
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National Updates

Annual Impact Report

Our Annual Impact Report is now available for viewing on our website.

We invite you to check it out and read all about the wonderful work that MPV has been able to do over the past year, from Los
Angeles to Burundi. Of course, all of this work would not be possible without the support of our generous donors and funders,
who we are eternally grateful for.

Read the Report ( [link removed] )

 

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UN Updates

CSW67

Our CSW67 official parallel session “Perspectives on Empowering Women through Effective Collaboration in Challenging
Contexts” was well attended. In the picture below from L to R are:

Speakers:

Daisy Khan, WiseMuslimWomen.org ( [link removed] )

Ani Zonneveld, MPV and moderator

Rev. Toni Kruger-Ayebazibwe, Executive Director of GIN-SSOGIE ( [link removed] )

Sarah Green, Senior Policy Advisor for Sexual Health & Rights, American Jewish World Service ( [link removed] )

 

Events

MPV Boston

Please join MPV Boston for an in person chapter meeting and their 2023 MPV Boston Iftar on April 7 at 7 PM at the Community
Church of Boston. Additional event details can be found on MPV Boston’s Facebook page ( [link removed] ). To confirm your attendance, please register at the link below.

RSVP Here ( [link removed] )

 

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Events

Virtual Ramadan Events

We know that not everyone is fortunate enough to live in close proximity to a local MPV Chapter but that doesn't mean that
there isn't a place for you in the MPV community this Ramadan. MPV DC and MPV LA are hosting virtual Qur'an Readings and
Qur'an Chats throughout the month, available for all to attend.

Learn More ( [link removed] )

 

Events

MPV LA

Please join MPV LA for our community iftars in Los Angeles on Saturday April 1 and April 15. For more details, please visit
MPV LA's Meet Up page. RSVP is required to receive the location of the different community events.

RSVP Here ( [link removed] )

 

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Eid al Fitr 2023

MPV DC

Please join MPV DC for Eid Prayer and Lunch on April 22 at 10 AM in Vienna, VA. For more details, please visit MPV DC's Meet
Up page.

MPV DC Meet UP ( [link removed] )

 

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Now Available

MPV Store

Pride is just a few months away and MPV has the perfect stickers to celebrate you and your identity. Our Queer Muslim
Stickers are now available on MPV's online store on our website.

Purchase Here ( [link removed] )

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Just Launched

Shari'a & Islamic Family Law

Shari'a & Islamic Family Law is a 5 part series, where we'll explore the differences between Islamic Family Law and Shari'a
and whether what Islamic Family Law (IFL) or Shari'a Law is indeed Shari'a as was understood by Muslims as the overall way
of life of Islam.

Discover Part I ( [link removed] )

 

To Read

Women at The Table: Accelerating FoRB Capacity

Please take some time to review the FoRB Women's Alliance ( [link removed] ) findings and recommendations from a
study that focuses on the intersection of women and freedom of religion or belief. The report highlights the first-hand
experiences of the research study participants.

Access the Report ( [link removed] )

 

 

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