CAIR-Chicago

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What’s New?

 

What We Do

 
 

Civil Rights

CAIR-Chicago’s extensive work and advocacy has a direct impact on preserving civil rights of American Muslims – relief for the victims, improving policies to accommodate religious practices and eliminate discriminatory measures, and empowering individuals and institutions to protect their rights.

 

 

Media Relations

CAIR-Chicago organizes press conferences and issues dozens of press releases and media advisories annually to ensure that Muslim perspectives on vital issues and current events are represented in the mainstream media.

 

 

Community & Government Outreach

CAIR-Chicago aims to educate and build bridges between Muslims and diverse communities, establish partnerships with other organizations, and bolster CAIR-Chicago’s ability to serve its constituents in Chicago’s Muslim communities.

 
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Our Team

 
 

2023-2024 Interns

 
 

CAIR-Chicago’s team is a dedicated group of staff, interns, and volunteers. We are committed to being active in our communities and accessible to the people we serve.

 

STAND UP AGAINST ISLAMOPHOBIA FOR ONLY $1 A DAY

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RESULTS ORIENTED: CAIR-Chicago in Numbers

 

CAIR-Chicago continues to be our community's only institutional civil rights defense and advocacy organization in Illinois and the NW Indiana region.

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Why CAIR-Chicago?

CAIR-Chicago is the only specialized, full-time non-profit organization in the city of Chicago working to represent the Muslim community in the courthouse and the newsroom, that is in the legal arena in terms of its civil rights, and on the airwaves in terms of its public image.

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Mission

To defend civil rights, fight bigotry, and promote tolerance.

Vision

To attain equal opportunity for, and normalize the image of, Muslims in America.

CALL OR DROP US AN EMAIL

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VOLUNTEER OR INTERN WITH US

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Key Issues

 
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We advocate and educate against bigotry, hate and prejudice targeting Muslims on the mere basis of their faith.

There is no media conspiracy, but selective and/or de-contextualized reporting that conflates aberrational representations of Islam/Muslims with the normative ones contribute to public “miseducation.”

“The best way to fix our image, is to fix our reality.”

 
 
 

Recognitions

CAIR-Chicago is dedicated to facilitating change around us and empowering the community to be agents of change across the country. We work with local and national leaders to ensure protection of rights for all Muslim Americans.

 

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson

Over the past 17 years, CAIR-Chicago has over 5,000 civil rights complaints, educated, and empowered the Muslim community, graduated over 900 interns, coordinated interfaith and intercultural initiatives, led workshops and hosted international delegations from every continent.

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US Senator Dick Durbin

You defend the civil rights of your constituents, encourage their political empowerment, and make strides to foster dialogue about cultural awareness and understanding. I applaud your commitment to promoting tolerance and understanding.

US Congressman Andre Carson

Each of us plays an important role in promoting mutual understanding and equal justice, but, to be effective, our community must demonstrate consistent, strategic and unified engagement on the local and national level.

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US Senator Tammy Duckworth

CAIR-Chicago has been a constant leader in continuously fighting against injustice and discrimination to protect the civil rights and dignity of all Americans.

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US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar

Thankfully, CAIR and its Chicago chapter over the past several years have fought back against this rising tide of anti-Muslim and empowered the Muslim community and others to fully participate in American civic life.

 

Our Films

MORE THAN A SEAT AT THE TABLE

CAIR-Chicago celebrated its 20th Annual Banquet on Sunday, October 29th, 2023. The theme of the event was “More Than A Seat At The Table,” which focused on making a positive impact on the Muslim community and fighting against Islamophobia in the United States. The event included a thought-provoking film created by Guclu Koseli from Chicago Visuals that showcased CAIR-Chicago’s journey and dedication to creating positive change within the community.

At CAIR-Chicago, our mission is to protect the rights of every Muslim American who seeks our support. We work hard to defend civil rights, fight bigotry, and promote tolerance. Our dedication to creating an inclusive and just society for all remains strong. We believe that every individual should not only have a seat at the table but also an influential voice in shaping a better future.

 
 

Our Other Websites

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Traveler's Assistance Project

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The Chicago Monitor

 
 

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