Contact Us
If you would like to contact a CAIR chapter, click here to find your local chapter. CAIR’s headquarters: Address:453 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003 Phone: (202) 488-8787 Fax: (202) 488-0833 Email: info@cair.com www.cair.com CIVIL RIGHTS: If you are seeking legal help or wish to file a complaint about a civil rights matter, please use our online complaint form. You can […]
Other Ways to Give
PAYMENTS MADE TO CAIR FOUNDATION CAN BE MAILED TO: CAIR Foundation453 New Jersey Ave, SEWashington, DC 20003 1. Bequests & Estate Planning Want to leave behind a legacy? This program allows you the opportunity to sustain CAIR Foundation’s future work and success. By including CAIR Foundation in your will or trust, you are supporting our […]
Encouraging Cooperation with Law Enforcement
CAIR: Who We Are Series Does CAIR Encourage Cooperation with Law Enforcement? June 2011 Like the rest of the mainstream American Muslim community, CAIR believes it is both our civic and religious duty to work with law enforcement to protect our nation. Even one incident of violent extremism is too many. CAIR’s a civil liberties […]
Dispelling Rumors About CAIR
Login “CAIR exists to uphold the right to liberty that Americans are guaranteed under the Constitution. We will challenge any attempts to erode constitutionally-protected liberties. We will also continue to work to ensure that American Muslims play a positive and productive role in our society.” – Former CAIR National Board Chairman and retired North Carolina […]
CAIR: Who We Are
The Council on American-Islamic Relations as Defined by Its Actions and Statements over 15 Years of Community Service June 2010 Contents Introduction Executive Summary Core Principles Understanding CAIR’s Growth CAIR’s Methods What We Do Civil Rights Targeting Individuals Destruction and Defilement of Places of Worship Anti-Defamation Defamation of Islam and Muslims in the Media Defamation […]
Volunteer
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION As a grassroots organization, our volunteers here at CAIR play a critical role in connecting our civil rights and civic engagement work with the community. Here at our national headquarters in Washington, DC., we are looking for a team of dedicated volunteers to promote justice and mutual understanding within the Muslim community and […]
CAIR Chapters
To start a CAIR chapter in your state, email chapters@cair.com The Council on American-Islamic Relations has offices in cities across the country. CAIR’s national board of directors guides the organization, and each chapter is overseen by a board of directors and managed by an executive director. CAIR’s board, employees and volunteers represent the diversity of […]
Department Directors
Nihad Awad, National Executive Director Nihad Awad is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest non-profit Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States. He has been frequently interviewed on national and international media such as CNN, BBC World Service, PBS, C-SPAN, NPR, The New York Times, The […]
CAIR at a Glance
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a nonprofit, grassroots civil rights and advocacy organization. CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties organization, with affiliate offices nationwide. Its national headquarters is located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Since its establishment in 1994, CAIR has worked to promote a positive image of Islam and Muslims […]
About Us
Vision and mission CAIR’s vision is to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding. CAIR’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes […]