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Shahrukh S. Dhanji (born December 29, 1966, in Bombay, India) - 'Shaan' as he is commonly referred to heads the Dhanji Foundation [1] and is the Co-Founder and Chancellor of the Institute of International Relations [2], He has been a state Commissioner for the State of Florida for Human and Civil Rights - FCHR [3] from 2005 to 2009. He is also the first American to receive protection from open charges that were politically motivated in Florida, United States – Protection granted by a NATO & EU country, a long-time ally of the United States.[4]. The story of his political and personal journey of conviction are the subject of a book “Commissioner in Exile. [5] Shaan also served on the state of Florida’s inaugural board for Mediator Qualifications in 1992, [6] when he was appointed by then Chief Judge of the Florida Supreme Court Rosemary Barakett. [7]

Shaan’s, extensive global journey in Asia, North America, Europe and parts of North Africa and the middle-east have made him a keen resource in the areas of international affairs and commerce. He has been asked to provide his expertise in the areas of Human Rights, Conflict Prevention and Resolution as well as in developing communities to the exposure of pluralism and multiculturalism. Much of his efforts in these areas are abundantly visible in the initiatives, [8] written articles [9], public and educational presentations [10 ] and programs undertaken by the Dhanji Foundation and the Institute of International Relations, respectively.

Dhanji Foundation
WEBSITE INFO - TAKE TEXT AND ADD Partnering Agreement with the Border Guard Services for services to detainees in assessing asylum, refugee or protective eligibility [1 ] http://www.pasienis.lt/lit/I-pradzia Institute of International Relations WEBSITE INFO – TAKE TEXT AND ADD Education Members Professional Referral List

Commissioner
Florida Commission on Human Relations (Human and Civil Rights) [1 ]  As Commissioner in addition to his required obligation, Shaan was called upon to restore public confidence in the judiciary of the 17th judicial circuit [ 2 ] (Florida) by the Chief Judge Dale Ross, [3] as a result of judicial conduct and comments coming scandal. He also provided ease of contention between the Pompano Beach African-American and Muslim communities, respectively during a period of discourse. [4 ] Bishop Tom Troutman wrote to Governor Charlie Crist [5] : "Recently, Commissioner Dhanji Assisted in resolving a very delicate and potentially explosive situation. ... Commissioner Dhanji successfully established an alternative dialogue between the affected African American and Muslim communities in Pompano Beach, Florida; establishing mutual understanding, respect and offering solutions ...”   [6]

Commissioner in Exile
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Campaign and Charges: “Shak for Sheriff” was the campaign banner created by political consultant David Brown [ 1  ] under which Commissioner Shahrukh Dhanji ran for the democratic nomination for Sheriff of Broward County, Florida. His campaign platforms were based on innovation, with strong emphasis of a community policing and anti-corruption. During this campaign he became a clear and imminent threat and so became targeted through a politically motivated investigation. The investigation was initiated through the South Florida (Broward office) of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement [2] – Special Agent James Futch volunteered base on a unanimous allegation to lead the investigation. Special Agent James Futch was a former partner and close friend of the candidate running against Commissioner Dhanji. [3] The Special Agent’s wife also worked for the candidate friend’s campaign. Both men had known each other from their time in the Hollywood Police department – historically the most corrupt police department in Florida history. The candidate in opposition to Commissioner Dhanji used the same political consultant as Michael Satz, the State Attorney [4] of the circuit. Charges from an investigation politically lead by Special Agent Futch were disclosed to have been politically motivated when Special Agent Futch wrote an e-mail that stated “…powerful political people would like to see this man [DHANJI] arrested …”

Protected Status
Protection from the charges was provided under the European Union Human Rights Convention [1] under the administration of EU Member country, Lithuania.[2] An independent investigation of the evidence provided of the corruption and politically motivated charges levied against Commissioner Dhanji found in his favor resulting in his protection and fundamental vindication of the Florida based charges. [3]

MIGRATION DEPARTMENT UNDER THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA DECISION ON GRANTING OF ASYLUM (SUBSIDIARY PROTECTION) IN THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA AND ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT IN THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA TO THE CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SHAHRUKH SHIRAZ DHANJI 21 May, 2013 No. 15-6-5-12PR-39 Vilnius DECISION in pertinent part states: (extract as translated into English)

2. To grant a subsidiary protection for the citizen of the United States of America SHAHRUKH SHIRAZ DHANJI, born on 29 12 1966, owing to the threat that in the country of origin his right to a hearing of an independent and impartial trial (Investigative and Prosecution) violated, as established in Article 6 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.