Ongoing Events

English Language Classes

DHF will be holding English language classes for those interested in improving their written and spoken English communication. The classes are open to all. If interested, please contact us by emailing info@dhfny.org, or call our office at 516-385-8292.


Recent Events

SATURDAY APRIL 17, 2010

2nd Annual Fundraiser Gala:
Living with Dignity and Honor
at:
The Greens at Half Hollow
One Altessa Boulevard,
Melville, NY 11747

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Past Events

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2010

DHF and Turning Point for Women and Families hosted a program in commemoration of the murder of Aasiya Zubair Hassan last year on February 12, 2009.

Turning Point and DHF both strongly condemn this act of domestic violence and hosted this program to bring a clear and educated understanding of the principles of Islam and address misconceptions about the status and treatment of women.


SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2009

1st Annual Fundraising Gala:
Women of Hope: Wiping Tears, Breaking the Silence
at:
The Greens at Half Hollow,
One Altessa Boulevard
Melville, NY 11747

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Employment Opportunities

DHF is looking for a qualified Executive Director who truly believes in our cause.

DHF is seeking an individual who will work collaboratively with the organization’s staff, board, community advocates and leaders, and other women’s rights, civil rights, and community-based organizations to ensure the achievement of DHF's vision and mission through successful implementation of programs, fundraising initiatives, and strategic plan.

Our ideal candidate will bring a visionary approach to organizational development and the promotion of social justice. The individual will be resourceful, highly organized, a team builder, a critical and analytical thinker, self-reflective and self-aware, and open to growth and learning.

The Executive Director will be committed to working with people from diverse cultural, linguistic, economic, educational, and vocational backgrounds. This position will work closely with staff, volunteers, and the Board of Directors. Position requires some weekend and evening hours.

If interested, please contact Shaida Khan for further details and application procedures at info@dhfny.org with the subject line "Executive Director Position"

• Click here to read our Press Release for the 2nd Annual Fundraiser 2010


• DHF was invited to Washington DC to attend a Congressional Briefing


• DHF condemned the Horrific Murder of Aasiya Hassan, the wife of Bridges TV founder & CEO
  


• Joint Press Release Condemning Aasiya Hassan Murder
  
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