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American Mideast Coalition for Democracy Mission Statement The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy AMCD is a nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to empowering the estimated 10 million Americans of Middle Eastern descent to promote greater understanding and beneficial policies for both America and for the countries of the Middle East. We seek to advance the interests of Middle Eastern Americans through our expert research and analysis civic and policy education and solid community building. AMCD is especially focused on the general welfare of the peoples of the region the promotion of which is in the best interest of America. These include 1 Promotion of liberty democracy and selfdetermination 2 Protection for women and minorities 3 Education of Americans on Middle East issues 4 Education of Middle Easterners about America and American Middle East policies 5 Promotion of equality and human rights for all the people of the Middle East.