Muslims For Progressive Values

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• Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV) is a non-governmental organization that advocates for egalitarian expressions of Islam, for women, and for LGBTQI rights. MPV does this by creating inclusive spaces for religious discourse, the arts and social activism. In a world that has been plagued by terror and Islamophobia, MPV seeks to counter radicalization, hate and misunderstanding of Islam by fostering intercultural and interfaith dialogue on a global platform. MPV is guided by ten principles, namely:1. Collective identity2. Equality3. The separation of religious and state authorities4. Freedom of speech5. Universal human rights6. Gender equality7. LGBTQI inclusion8. Critical analysis and interpretation9. Compassion10. DiversityBased on these principles, MPV carries out grassroots activities, including interfaith marriages, same-sex marriages, female-led prayers and the provision of avant-garde educational materials, through its local chapters in the US, namely in Atlanta, Columbus, Washington DC, Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, and in Australia, Canada, Chile, France and Malaysia. These activities serve to promote the mission and values of MPV at the local level. On a global level, MPV carries out activities geared at advocating against human rights abuses carried out in the name of Islam in Muslim-majority states. MPV particularly monitors human rights issues in Muslim-majority countries related to womens rights, LGBTQI rights, freedom of and from religion and freedom of expression.The main focus of MPVs work is to stimulate critical thinking of sacred texts and to promote the implementation of progressive values, such as human rights, gender equality, freedom of expression, and freedom of and from religion and belief.
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  Headquarters:1626 North Wilcox Avenue Suite 702, Los Angeles, California, United States

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  Phone Number: +1 323-696-2678

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  Website: https://www.mpvusa.org

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  Employees:4

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  Revenue:$1 - 10M

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  Legal Name:Muslims For Progressive Values

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• |  NAICS Code: 813990  |

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