USFMEP

The United States Federation for Middle East Peace (USFMEP) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization which promotes the United Nations commitment to international peace and justice through educational programs, public relations and community outreach efforts.

The USFMEP works to provide Americans with information about the Middle East - its history, religions, cultures and current issues. It seeks to promote understanding of the Middle East through seminars, workshops, roundtables, and public forums. It has established networks and liaison offices in other regions of the world to help raise awareness on issues concerning peace in the Middle East utilizing the latest methods in information technology.

Officers

* President: Sally Shatila Kader
* Vice President: Ahmed El-Fedaly
* Secretary: Nancy ElBassiouny

Board of Advisors

* Mr. Ralph Kader, Chairman Ralph is a twenty-year veteran of the United Nations. His tenure has included serving on diplomatic missions around the world as well as working on various peace initiatives with the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations
* Mrs. Sally Shatila Kader, President As President, Kader leads efforts to build bridges between the United States and the Arab & Muslim world. She promotes women's rights and children's rights in addition to serving as the Director of the UN Women's Guild in Manhattan.

* Brigadier General Mr. Khalid Kibriya General Kibriya serves as the Secretary-General for the Pakistan Red Crescent Society in Islamabad, Pakistan. He has also served with the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations in New York City.

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* Dr. Riad Tabbarah was previously the Lebanese Ambassador to the United States, he is Director of the Center for Development Studies and Projects and former member of the United Nations.

* Mariana Thomas Ms. Thomas is an author, social activist, painter, poet, and speaker recognized among the "Who's Who of American Women" as well as being named in "Who's Who in the World" in 2005.

* Libby Lloyd Ms. Lloyd is an Immediate Past President of the UNIFEM Australia and is now representative for UNIFEM Australia's International Relations. UNIFEM is the United Nations Development Fund for Women, the Women's Fund at the UN. She has been active over time promoting women's human rights and political participation around the world.

External links

* [http://www.usfmep.org/ USF MEP Web-site]