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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 […]
What They Say About CAIR
Awards and Recognitions from Interfaith, Law Enforcement, Elected Officials and Others (Note: For the awards and recognitions and Federal Elected Officials sections, we only include items from the last 10 years, January 2013 onward, in this document. See previous versions of the document for years not covered here. This document is a representative collection of […]
CAIR Welcomes Md. Judge’s Ruling Blocking Trump’s Order on Refugee Resettlement
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 1/15/20) -The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a ruling by a Maryland judge stating that President Donald Trump cannot give state and local governments “veto power” to reject refugees from resettling within their borders. U.S. District Judge Peter Messitte blocked Trump’s executive order […]
CAIR-LA Stands in Solidarity with Jewish Community After Signs Near Topanga Elementary School Defaced with Nazi Swastikas
(LOS ANGELES, CA – 12/10/2019) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned anti-Semitic and threatening graffiti posted near an elementary school in Topanga. According to the Los Angeles Times, Nazi swastikas and threatening messages were found near Topanga Elementary Charter School twice in the past three weeks. […]
CAIR Calls on Amazon, Google, AudioBooks, and Barnes and Noble to Remove White Supremacist, Pro-Confederate Materials
Amazon, Google, AudioBooks, and Barnes and Noble all sell neo-confederate book “The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War” Amazon and Barnes and Noble also found selling neo-confederate book “The South Was Right” Third party sellers on Amazon distributing neo-Nazi recruitment novel “The Turner Diaries” (WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/9/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the […]
CAIR-Houston to Hold Annual Gala Celebrating 18 Years of Defending Civil Rights and Featuring Imam Khalid Latif, Texas Anti-BDS Case Plaintiff Bahia Amawi
(HOUSTON, TX, 12/6/19) – On Sunday, December 8, the Houston chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Houston) will hold its 18th annual gala featuring Imam Khalid Latif and Texas Anti-BDS case Plaintiff Bahia Amawi. CAIR-Houston’s almost sold-out is one of the largest Muslim gatherings in the Houston Area. More than 600 community members, public officials […]