(BALTIMORE, Md., 7/14/2022) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today opened registration for its 7th annual Maryland Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium (#MYLS2022).
This year’s event will be held on Monday, August 22, 2022, at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Open to youth ages 13 to 19, this year’s event is themed “Empowering Young Leaders to Defend International Human Rights” and will feature tours of the U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress and CAIR’s National Headquarters based in Washington, D.C.
WHAT: Maryland Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium 2022 #MYLS2022
WHO: Muslim Youth Ages 13-19
WHEN: Monday, August 22, 2022, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20515
COST: Early Bird Registration: $10, After August 8: $15
REGISTRATION LINK: https://myls2022.eventbrite.com
[NOTE: All past Maryland MYLS programs have filled to capacity. Those interested in participating are encouraged to register early to reserve a spot. Organizations, mosques and groups interested in co-sponsoring this year’s event may email [email protected] for more details.]
CAIR’s MYLS programs are designed to train participants to develop strong leadership skills through raising self-awareness and participating in team-building exercises.
The core mission of MYLS is to encourage civic and political engagement among American Muslim youth, empower them to guide their communities from the margins to the mainstream of society and to help foster a well-integrated American Muslim identity that flourishes in a pluralistic society.
CAIR has been organizing youth leadership programs in states across the country for more than a decade. Participants of these programs have gone on to become respected community leaders, activists, community organizers, and youth leaders.
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its 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 en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR Office in Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry, [email protected], 410-971-6062