International Association of Sufism

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International Association of Sufism (IAS)
Founded1983
FoundersDr. Nahid Angha, Shah Nazar Seyyed Dr. Ali Kianfar
TypeNon Profit, UN NGO/DPI
FocusSufism, Education, Human rights, Global Peace, Social Justice, Psychotherapy, Outreach
Location
Area served
United States, international
Websitewww.ias.org

International Association of Sufism (IAS) is a California nonprofit organization headquartered in Marin County. It is a United Nations' NGO/DPI and the first organization established to organize an inclusive forum that opens a line of communication among Sufis all around the world. IAS launched a global intra-faith movement among Sufis and Sufi Schools.

IAS has played an important role in inter-faith dialogue and cooperation, both in California and internationally.[1][2] Through the support and efforts of many Sufis and Sufi Schools, IAS has successfully expanded its founding goals to also include and organize programs and projects with a focus on global peace and nonviolence, education, human rights advocacy, promoting women's rights and leadership, ending world Hungerworld, and supporting freedom of religion, among others. IAS has received the status of Non Governmental Organization from the Department of Public Information of the United Nations (DPI/NGO).[3] IAS has supported and contributed to the work of Amnesty International, UNICEF, and received recognition from UNESCO for its global peace effort in 2000.[4][5]

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