(WASHINGTON, D.C, 1/19/23) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today commended outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for her service and for her efforts to combat Islamophobia, particularly following the 2019 terrorist attack that killed 51 men, women and children at mosques in Christchurch.
Ardern announced today she was stepping down from office and would not seek reelection.
SEE: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Announces She Will Step Down
In a statement, CAIR Deputy Executive Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell said:
“We commend New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for her service, especially her reaction to the white supremacist Christchurch massacre.
“By forcefully condemning Islamophobia, warmly embracing New Zealand’s Muslim community, and banning weapons of war to prevent future acts of mass violence, Prime Minister Ardern set an international standard for how nations should counter anti-Muslim bigotry.
“As the threat of global Islamophobia persists, leaders around the world should learn from Prime Minister Ardern’s example.”
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, 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 en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, [email protected]; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Coordinator Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, [email protected]