Mandaean Crisis and Support for Refugees
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Mandaeans only number about 60,000 total and yet they are an extremely ancient religion and culture. They mainly inhabited the area known today as Iraq and have been forced to flee due to the sectarian violence and other factors relating to the war there. It is a Diaspora; they have ended up in Syria, Jordan, England, Australia, Sweden and the U.S. More detailed info can be found at:
http://mandaeanunion.org/
There are challenges that Mandaeans face which include staying connected even though physically separated. In addition Mandaeans often face extreme hardship in attending religious services because clergy are scarce and also geographically separated.
Mandaeans need a critical mass in order to carry on their traditions, culture and religion.
We, the undersigned, are willing to volunteer, from time to time as we see fit, our services, our time, and/or our expertise in order to assist Mandaean refugees. In stating our own field of endeavor, we demonstrate specific ways in which we can help newly arrived Mandaean refugees. In stating the community in which we reside, we appeal to the immigration authorities of the various countries involved in managing Mandaean refugees to direct and concentrate said refugees to our communities in order to facilitate cohesion in the Mandaean culture.
Displaced Mandaeans will, through our efforts, enjoy contact with each other rather than being isolated and alone. Displaced Mandaeans will, through our efforts, enjoy a path towards success in their new homes that is made easier by having a pre-existing support net in place, ready for them.
We appeal to all governments and immigration authorities involved in this crisis to ensure that Mandaean refugees from Iraq and other countries are brought into geographic locations where there are existing Mandaean communities, and not to isolated places far from their peers.
http://mandaeanunion.org/
There are challenges that Mandaeans face which include staying connected even though physically separated. In addition Mandaeans often face extreme hardship in attending religious services because clergy are scarce and also geographically separated.
Mandaeans need a critical mass in order to carry on their traditions, culture and religion.
We, the undersigned, are willing to volunteer, from time to time as we see fit, our services, our time, and/or our expertise in order to assist Mandaean refugees. In stating our own field of endeavor, we demonstrate specific ways in which we can help newly arrived Mandaean refugees. In stating the community in which we reside, we appeal to the immigration authorities of the various countries involved in managing Mandaean refugees to direct and concentrate said refugees to our communities in order to facilitate cohesion in the Mandaean culture.
Displaced Mandaeans will, through our efforts, enjoy contact with each other rather than being isolated and alone. Displaced Mandaeans will, through our efforts, enjoy a path towards success in their new homes that is made easier by having a pre-existing support net in place, ready for them.
We appeal to all governments and immigration authorities involved in this crisis to ensure that Mandaean refugees from Iraq and other countries are brought into geographic locations where there are existing Mandaean communities, and not to isolated places far from their peers.
336 Signatures
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Richard Wilson DMD FAGD
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- Philadelphia PA USA
- Occupation or Services
- Dentistry; employment coaching
- Comments
- I wish to ensure that Mandaean refugees are not isolated, but can join our community in Philadelphia with a support network already in place.
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E. Ludwig
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Amrit Gill
- Location
- Washington State, USA
- Occupation or Services
- Nursing
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Mary Louise Penaz
- Location
- New York
- Occupation or Services
- Professor
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Suhaib Nashi
- Location
- New Jersey
- Occupation or Services
- Pediatrician
- Comments
- Mandaeans must stay together to survive
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nadher f majdob
- Location
- detroit michigan U.S.A
- Occupation or Services
- mandaean association of michigan
- Comments
- your asistance deeply appreciated
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aseel aldulaimi
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zidoon nasser
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rena nasser
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Reem Sadda
- Location
- NJ, USA
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khawla alnashie
- Location
- uk
- Occupation or Services
- Dr Geology &Writer
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Kal Al-Saleem
- Location
- Philadelphia
- Occupation or Services
- В
- Comments
- В
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Sahar Maizer
- Location
- NY
- Occupation or Services
- Systems Analyst
- Comments
- В
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Zina Al-Saleem-Saidi
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Occupation or Services
- Pharmacist
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saeed nashoor ghanim
- Location
- Barrow
- Occupation or Services
- Doctor
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Farhan Yousif
- Location
- New Zealand
- Occupation or Services
- Physician
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Hana Aljazany
- Location
- UK
- Occupation or Services
- Teacher
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Firas Saidi
- Location
- Philadelphia PA
- Occupation or Services
- Physician
- Comments
- It is critically important that resettled mandaeans have access to a viable community to survive. Thanks Ric
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ЪИП ЗбМИЗС ЗбУЪжПн
- Location
- Nederland
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Jabbar Yassir Al - Haider
- Location
- Canada
- Occupation or Services
- Consultant Surgeon
- Comments
- It is time to support such humanitarian claim for the survival of this religion and culture.
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Faezi Sabbar Tallab
- Location
- Techer
- Occupation or Services
- stockholm
- Comments
- Swedeen
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Saeed Thamer Mozan
- Location
- Sweden
- Occupation or Services
- student
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Sudas N Abdul jadier
- Location
- Adelaide/ Australia
- Occupation or Services
- Community worker
- Comments
- Save the mandaean
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Saeed Thamer Mozan
- Location
- Sweden
- Occupation or Services
- student
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Siroor Saeed Thamer
- Location
- Sweden
- Occupation or Services
- student
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Yezi Sabah Hilo
- Location
- Sweden
- Occupation or Services
- student
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Ibtisam Jebur
- Location
- uk
- Occupation or Services
- doctor
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Nabeel Arabi
- Location
- Canada
- Occupation or Services
- Chemical Engineer
- Comments
- I am totaly support and undersigning this petition and I hope all Governments and Immigration Authorities support us
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Ikhlas Aljazani
- Location
- New york
- Occupation or Services
- Lab.Director
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Shadia Aboud
- Location
- Canada
- Occupation or Services
- Q.A Analyst
- Comments
- All Governments and Immigration Authorities please support the mandaeans
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Rita kamar
- Location
- Netherland
- Occupation or Services
- Student
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intifadha Meryosh
- Location
- Netherland
- Occupation or Services
- Mangment& Economy
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Sizar kamar
- Location
- Netherland
- Occupation or Services
- Student
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Yuhana Nashmi
- Location
- Australia
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Haider Yacoub Yousif
- Location
- Munich - Germany
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Dr. Imad Shiltagh
- Location
- London. UK
- Occupation or Services
- Medical Doctor
- Comments
- Lets to save the Mandaean from disapearance.
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MARJAN HADI
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Raad Shadood
- Location
- NY
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Vian Amer
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Occupation or Services
- Pharmacist
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Dr.Wameed Sabah Ateyah
- Location
- Canada/ Toronto
- Occupation or Services
- Family Physician
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Paul
- Location
- Sydney Australia
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Nabil Farhan
- Location
- Canada
- Occupation or Services
- Research and Technology Advisor
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Kati Farhan
- Location
- Canada
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Leelan Farhan
- Location
- Canada
- Occupation or Services
- Student
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Salam Farhan
- Location
- Denmark
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Wejdan Gharib
- Location
- Canada
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Dia Shamkhi
- Location
- Canada
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Akram Arar
- Location
- UK
- Occupation or Services
- Accountant
- Comments
- В
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Hamdi Mubarak
- Location
- New Zealand
- Occupation or Services
- Surgeon and psychiatrist
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AKRAM ALNASHI
- Location
- SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
- Occupation or Services
- ENGINEER
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