Palestinian American Congress
The Palestinian American Congress (
non-profit grassroots organization established in 1979 to assist the Palestinian-American community in coordinating and organizing its political, educational, cultural and social affairs and supporting the Palestinian cause.[1][2][3] It is headquartered in Chicago.[4]
It was formed in 1979 following discussions by 400 Palestinian Americans.[1]
In 1997, the organization hosted
United Nations Department of Public Information.[8]
As of July 2008, it had 21 chapters in various US cities.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b "Palestinian cause 'aided by Young'". The Sydney Morning Herald. 20 August 1979. p. 5.
- ISBN 9780915652211.
Palestinian American Congress A non-profit organization with nationwide chapters dedicated to assist the community in coordinating and organizing its political, educational, cultural, financial and social affairs, and to support the Palestinian...
- ^ Human Rights Internet Newsletter. Human Rights Internet. September 1978. p. 25.
On December 2, 1978, the National Office helped to organize a U.S. Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People in NYC, part of a two-day conference of the newly-formed Palestinian-American Congress (a congress of Palestinian- American organizations)
- ISBN 978-1-135-35516-6.
- ^ "Arafat arrives in U.S. for talks with Clinton". The Victoria Advocate. 3 Mar 1997. p. 7A.
- ^ "Clinton welcomes Arafat, delivers criticism of Israel". Associated Press. 4 Mar 1997.
- American Educational Trust: 62. Jun 30, 2000.
- ^ American Educational Trust: 45.
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