From a young age, Naghmeh knew she loved God and wanted to be closer to God, but for several reasons she felt disconnected from her Islamic faith.
Then, one day, everything changed.
From Fear to Freedom
February Global Snapshot
Watch Rev. Majed El Shafie's February Global Snapshot on YouTube. See all of OFWI's website and subscribe to our YouTube Channel. This month includes an update on:
- Lifting of sanctions in Iran
- Iranian & Jewish Community Event in Ottawa
- Efforts to speak up for a rescue Yazidi girls in Iraq & Syria
WATCH: The Path Forward for Human Rights in Iran
On February 3, 2016 Machzikei Hadas Congregation & One Free World International hosted an evening discussion on The Path Forward for Human Rights in Iran.
You can watch some of the speeches below. Speakers included:
- Rev. Majed El Shafie, President & Founder, One Free World International
- Rabbi Reuven Bulka, Rabbi Emeritus, Machzikei Hadas Synagogue
- Shimon Fogel, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
- Ardeshir Zarezadeh, Director, International Centre for Human Rights
- Shabnam Assadollahi, Human Rights Advocate
- Corinne Box, The Bahá’í Community of Canada
- David Kilgour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghDsx8oVMJo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlzLJqRkNn4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_19Rd0V3t4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U7UO4_86Ac
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpRIRyx2Ymw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv8WgQSNsbE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_19Rd0V3t4
EVENT: The Path Forward for Human Rights in Iran
In Ottawa February 3, 2016? Join us for:
The Path Forward for Human Rights in Iran
Join the Machzikei Hadas Congregation & One Free World International for an evening to learn about the new reality for advancing human rights in Iran.
Feature speakers will discuss how to keep the pressure on the Iranian regime to address their dismal human rights track record and what Canadians can do to help activists and minorities in Iran.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Rev. Majed El Shafie, President & Founder, One Free World International
- Rabbi Reuven Bulka, Rabbi Emeritus, Machzikei Hadas Synagogue
- Mr. Shimon Fogel, CEO, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
- Ardeshir Zarezadeh, Director, International Centre for Human Rights
- Shabnam Assadollahi, Human Rights Advocate
- Corinne Box, The Bahá'í Community of Canada
- Garnett Genuis, MP for Sherwood Park - Fort Saskatchewan
- David Kilgour
When: February 3, 2016 | 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Machzikei Hadas Synagogue, 2310 Virginia Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
RSVP: info@onefreeworldinternational.org
