(ATLANTA, GA, 03/15/2023) – On March 16, The Georgia Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA), Georgia Muslim Voter Project (GAMVP) and Inner-City Muslim Action Network-Atlanta (IMAN Atlanta) plan to host an Advocacy Day for Georgia Muslims at the Georgia State Capitol.
What: Georgia Muslim Advocacy Day 2023
When: Thursday, March 16, from 11am to 2pm
Where: Central Presbyterian Church, 201 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Link to RSVP here.
This event aims to bring together Muslim community leaders and advocates to address key issues affecting Muslims in Georgia. Attendees will participate in a lobbying workshop led by CAIR-Georgia and discussions on topics such as voting rights, immigration, and social justice. After the workshop, participants will have the tools to speak with elected officials.
In addition to the workshops, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Senator Sheikh Rahman, Senator Nabilah Islam, Representative Ruwa Romman, Representative Farooq Mughal, and Fulton County Commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman.
CAIR-Georgia Executive Director Murtaza Khwaja said in a statement:
“We are excited to show the state legislature the rich diversity of the Georgia Muslim community. While the Muslim community is far from a monolith, legislators will hear directly from Georgia Muslims on the issues that are most important to them – from restorative justice,to immigrant rights, to first amendment protections for all.”
Shafina Khabani, Executive Director of GAMVP stated:
“Georgia Muslim Advocacy Day provides a platform for Muslim Americans to address pressing issues with policymakers. By advocating for our rights and promoting inclusivity, we demonstrate our commitment to a better future for all Americans, regardless of faith or background.”
The Muslim communities of Georgia are proud to come together and advocate for the rights of our Muslim brothers and sisters. By standing up for justice and equality, we are building a better future for all.
CAIR-Georgia’s mission is to protect civil rights, promote justice, empower American Muslims, and enhance the understanding of Islam.
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CONTACT: Murtaza Khwaja, Executive Director CAIR-Georgia, mkhwaja@cair.com; Nida Merchant, Communications and Outreach Coordinator CAIR-Georgia, nmerchant@cair.com, Urooj Ali, Communications Coordinator, 470-222-6517, urooj.ali@gamvp.org