LAHORE — FFN Editorial Desk

Faith & Freedom News (FFN) has extended its warmest congratulations to Anila Ali on her appointment as President of The Abrahamic Movement USA, a newly established nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the principles of the Abraham Accords through cultural, educational and diplomatic engagement.

FFN described the appointment as an important development for interfaith cooperation and the promotion of religious freedom, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence among Jewish, Muslim, Christian and other minority communities.

The Abrahamic Movement USA has been incorporated in the State of Oregon as a public benefit nonprofit corporation and recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a 501(c)(3) public charity. According to its founders, the organization’s mission is to give the Abraham Accords a deeper moral and spiritual dimension by translating their principles into practical initiatives that encourage dialogue, mutual understanding and global stability.

A Leader at the Forefront

Anila Ali’s appointment places a prominent Pakistani-American advocate of religious freedom and interfaith engagement at the forefront of this initiative. Born in Karachi into a family with a distinguished tradition of public service, she is the daughter of Qutubuddin Aziz, a diplomat, journalist, author and figure associated with the Pakistan Movement.

Her Record

In Pakistan, Ali has been actively involved in promoting religious freedom and protecting vulnerable communities through women-led initiatives with six chapters across the country. Following the attacks in Jaranwala and Sargodha, she led a fact-finding delegation to highlight the persecution of Christians and draw attention to the challenges facing religious minorities. In 2023, she was appointed G100 Pakistan Country Chair for Anti-Gender-Based Violence.

In the United States, she founded the American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), where she serves as President and CEO. A retired California public school teacher, Ali also participated in the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism in 2015.

Her interfaith engagement gained further international attention following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel. She publicly condemned Hamas’s sexual violence, participated in the March for Israel in Washington, and voiced solidarity with Jewish communities.

In 2022, Ali led an interfaith delegation to Israel and the United Arab Emirates, where the delegation met Israeli President Isaac Herzog. In December 2025, she also led a delegation of 13 Muslim American leaders to Israel. In 2025, she became the first Muslim woman to be recognized by Hadassah on its list of “18 American Zionist Women You Should Know.”

At the March for Israel in Washington, Ali delivered a message of solidarity that reflected her commitment to interfaith friendship:

“I am here to affirm to my Abrahamic brothers and sisters that you are not alone.”— Anila Ali, March for Israel, Washington

FFN’s Message

FFN noted that her work represents an effort to build bridges between communities at a time when religious polarization, antisemitism, intolerance and conflict continue to challenge peaceful coexistence.

The organization welcomed the vision of The Abrahamic Movement USA to move beyond diplomatic agreements and develop meaningful relationships among people of different faiths through education, cultural exchange and grassroots engagement. FFN also expressed confidence that Ali’s experience in Pakistan and the United States would help strengthen international cooperation, particularly in areas concerning religious freedom, women’s leadership, minority rights and interfaith dialogue.

Congratulating Ali on her new responsibility, Faith & Freedom News wished her and the entire Abrahamic Movement USA success in advancing a shared vision of peace, reconciliation and understanding. The organization emphasized that the Abrahamic legacy should not remain merely a historical or religious connection but should become a practical foundation for cooperation among Jews, Christians, Muslims and people of other faith traditions.

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