2. About SRW
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World’s first independent organization working to protect the
rights of Shia Muslims
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Non-profit, non-governmental organization
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Based in Washington, DC
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Founded in 2011
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Over 600 Active members
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3. The Issues
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Anti-Shi’ism: Prejudice against or hatred of Shia Muslims
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Constitutes second largest sect of Islam
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Often face discrimination & persecution, especially in the Middle
East
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Current issues include:
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Sectarian violence in Iraq
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Government oppression of Shia majority in Bahrain
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Attacks against Shia Muslims committed by rebel extremist
groups in Syria
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4. What We Believe
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We all have the right to freedom of religion and the right to live in
peace
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Discrimination against any peoples must be brought to light and
stopped immediately
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We must provide a voice to those who cannot speak out for themselves
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Shia Muslims face constant oppression and need an organization that
highlights the violations committed against them
Jason Benitez JBenitez@ShiaRightsWatch.net
5. What We Do
(Research)
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Gather information to identify human rights violations against
Shia Muslims
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Use a variety of sources including:
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Interviewing victims and witnesses
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Analyzing reports from other national and international
organizations
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Interacting with NGOs, religious organizations, community
leaders, and journalists
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Creating an information network throughout the world
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6. What We Do
(Advocacy/Awareness)
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Release annual reports for
countries including:
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Saudi Arabia
Bahrain
Pakistan
Malaysia
Indonesia
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7. What We Do
(Advocacy/Awareness)
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Monitor news media to ensure the issues are being covered
adequately and responsibly
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Provide information to commentators, journalists, scholars, or
other organizations that seek to explore the persecution of Shia
Muslims
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Publish articles and editorials
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Attend conventions
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8. What You Can Do
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Organizations and individuals are welcome to join our network
as a member
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By becoming a member you can:
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Submit content to SRW for possible inclusion on our website
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Have immediate access to updates on activities, strategies, news,
reports, etc.
Take part in regional initiatives, skills exchange opportunities
between members, and networking opportunities
Join at www.shiarightswatch.org/membership
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9. For More Information
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Visit our website at www.shiarightswatch.org
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Contact Shia Rights Watch
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Email: office@shiarightswatch.net
Phone: (202) 350-4302
Contact me directly at Jbenitez@shiarightswatch.net
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