AFSV Statement on the Attack on Author Salman Rushdie We strongly condemn the attack on the author Salman Rushdie and his host while speaking at the Chautauqua Institution and wish him a quick recovery. Although Rushdie offended the Muslim world with his past writings on the Holy Qur’an that all Muslims hold sacred

AFSV Message on the Sixth Anniversary of Tragic July 15 Staged Coup July 15, 2022 – Today is the sixth anniversary of the horrific July 15, 2016, incident when a group of military personnel were mobilized in Turkey, in what appeared to be a coup attempt. More than 250 people were killed, and

Fethullah Gülen’s Message on the Afghanistan Earthquake June 23, 2022 – It is with deep sadness that I have learned of the earthquake in Afghanistan in which more than 1,000 people have lost their lives and another 1,500 have been injured. I offer my condolences to those who lost loved ones and to

AFSV World Refugee Day Message June 20, 2022– Today, on World Refugee Day, the Alliance for Shared Values stands in solidarity with those around the world who have been forced to flee their homes to escape conflict or persecution. This year’s focus, in particular, is on the right to seek safety. Over the

AFSV Statement on Earth Day April 22, 2022 – Today, the Alliance for Shared Values joins together with the international community to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day and to recognize the importance of protecting nature for both current and future generations. The environment and human rights are interlaced with one another;

AfSV Recognizes Young Women for their Leadership in Civic Engagement ~ Inaugural winners tackle issues ranging from public health to environmental consciousness to youth unemployment ~ CLIFTON, New Jersey (March 8, 2022)—The Alliance for Shared Values (AfSV) announces on International Women’s Day that five projects, all led by young women, will receive awards

AFSV Condolence Message for Thich Nhat Hanh January 28, 2022 – On January 22, the world lost a hero of interreligious friendship, the “Thay” or “teacher” Thich Nhat Hanh, a man dedicated to a “just, nonviolent and loving society.” Known as the leader of the Engaged Buddhism movement, Thich Nhat Hanh helped his

AfSV Statement on the UN International Day of Education January 24, 2022 – The Alliance for Shared Values joins together with the global community today to mark the UN’s International Day of Education. On this day, we not only recognize the importance of education in shaping the future, but also the challenges students

AfSV Message for the UN International Day of Tolerance November 16, 2021– On this day, the Alliance for Shared Values joins the global community in celebrating the UN’s International Day for Tolerance. Social harmony is a core value of the Hizmet Movement, and participants actively work to foster this by building opportunities for people

AfSV Statement on International Religious Freedom Day October 27, 2021– The Alliance for Shared Values joins together with the international community to recognize International Religious Freedom Day and the 23rd anniversary of the signing of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. Hizmet participants strongly believe that every human should be treated with dignity