(WASHINGTON D.C., 8/2/2023) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today offered condolences to the family, loved ones and friends of Muslim activist and former CAIR-Iowa Executive Director Miriam Amer.
Miriam Amer worked as an activist and advocate with organizations such as the ACLU, Muslim American Society, Islamic Relief, Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission, and as the executive director of CAIR-Iowa. She led international relief efforts for Muslim refugees from South Asia, East Africa and the Balkans.
In a statement, CAIR Board Chair Manal Fakhoury said:
“We extended our condolences to the family and loved ones of Sister Miriam Amer and the entire Iowa community that she served. Sister Miriam was a dedicated community servant who helped countless Iowa Muslims impacted by bigotry and discrimination. We pray that Allah grants her the highest rank of Paradise.”
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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