Government Affairs Reports
The Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Government Affairs Department represents and advocates the interests of the American Muslim community to the United States Congress, the Executive Branch, and other governmental agencies and entities. We promote civic engagement by helping American Muslims connect with their elected officials, stay informed, and register to vote. The department actively monitors […]
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 […]
Register to Vote
FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE REGISTERING TO VOTE You must be a United States citizen who will be 18 or older on Election Day in order to register to vote. Each state has its own guidelines about who can register, how to register and what information you need to provide. Additionally, each state sets […]
Guides to Muslim Religious Practices
CAIR offers a series of guides to explain relevant Muslim religious practices to employers, educators, healthcare providers, and law enforcement and correctional facility agents. An Educator’s Guide to Islamic Religious Practices View guide An excellent introduction to Muslim religious practices for educators and school administrators, this guide is a tool to promote diversity and accommodate […]
Request a Speaker
If you are looking for a speaker for an event related to Islam or American Muslims, we may be able to help. We might recommend a CAIR official when appropriate, or help put you in touch with another knowledgeable speaker. [NOTE: This page is for requesting in-person or webinar presentations. If you are a member of […]
Book a CAIR Workshop
In an effort to better serve the community, CAIR National would like to extend our programs and support, free of charge, to non-profit organizations, mosques, youth groups, and community centers interested in hosting workshops in the DC Metropolitain area. Below are descriptions for some of the workshops we offer: “Know Your Rights”: an interactive workshop […]
CAIR Civil Rights Reports
CAIR’s annual reports on the status of American Muslim civil rights document anti-Muslim incidents that were reported to CAIR in any given year. The report also usually includes sections on specific civil rights and civil liberties issues confronting Americans of the Islamic faith in the year under review. Our first civil rights report, “A Rush […]