The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation in solemn remembrance of the horrific terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. This 24th anniversary is a powerful reminder that terrorism\u2014whether domestic or international, individual, or state-sponsored\u2014is a common enemy of all believers in human rights.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s commemoration coincides with another tragic event: the brutal killing of Mr. Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist, who was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. His murder is a stark and painful reminder that though hate, and political violence constitute a fundamental problem. No disagreement, ideological divide, or political stance\u2014whether from the far left or far right\u2014can ever justify such an act.<\/p>\n
Both the September 11 anniversary and the killing of Mr. Kirk reaffirm our collective responsibility to uphold and protect the core values of freedom of speech, civil discourse, and democratic principles. Mr. Kirk\u2019s death occurred amid a deeply polarized and toxic political climate, underscoring the urgent need for unity and vigilance.<\/p>\n
AHRC unequivocally condemns the killing of Mr. Kirk and calls on all Americans to reject hate and resist efforts to divide us. In doing so, we honor the memory of all those who perished on September 11 and reaffirm our commitment to a more just, peaceful, and united nation.<\/p>\n
“There is absolutely no excuse for political violence,\u201d said Dr. Ahmed Ghanim, community leader and activist. \u201cThis is not the time to take cheap political shots at political opponents. It is time for everyone- left or right- to come together and condemn such violence,\u201d continued Dr. Ghanim. \u201cThe moment we resort to violence to resolve political differences is the moment we lose democracy,\u201d concluded Dr. Ghanim.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe honor the memory of September 11 by standing firm against hate, violence, and division. The killing of Charlie Kirk is a tragic reminder that our democracy depends on protecting every voice\u2014even those we disagree with,\u201d said Imad Hamad, AHRC Executive Director.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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