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ACTION ALERT: Support the 'End Racial Profiling' Act
Racial profiling in the U.S. has led to thousands of people being stopped, interrogated, and discriminated against simply based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, and religion. Today we’re asking you to take a moment to help end racial profiling by law enforcement agencies in America.
ACTION ALERT: Support the 'End Racial Profiling' Act
Racial profiling in the U.S. has led to thousands of people being stopped, interrogated, and discriminated against simply based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, and religion. Today we’re asking you to take a moment to help end racial profiling by law enforcement agencies in America.
CAIR-Chicago's 2012 Documentary: A Future Without Bigotry
We are proud to present CAIR-Chicago's 2012 documentary - A Future Without Bigotry - which features interviews with staff and interns and highlights the efforts of the CAIR-Chicago team.
CAIR-Chicago's 2012 Documentary: A Future Without Bigotry
We are proud to present CAIR-Chicago's 2012 documentary - A Future Without Bigotry - which features interviews with staff and interns and highlights the efforts of the CAIR-Chicago team.
Understanding modesty - a look at Muslim women
While the misperception that hijab is oppressive to Muslim women exists, the true meaning of hijab suggests the opposite. Hijab is widely deemed as liberating to Muslim women - freeing them from the objectification of their bodies.
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab speaks to students at Chicago-Kent College of Law
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab spoke to students at Chicago-Kent College of Law on Wednesday at the panel "The Arab Spring: Bringing Down Dictators."
Join CAIR-Chicago at Zaytuna College's Fundraising Dinner - Sat. April 28th
Join us on Saturday, April 28th, in celebrating Zaytuna College on another successful year of accomplishment and academic growth. They have an exciting opportunity to secure a permanent campus in Berkeley, California, that will firmly root Zaytuna in one of the major intellectual centers of the United States.
Join CAIR-Chicago at Zaytuna College's Fundraising Dinner - Sat. April 28th
Join us on Saturday, April 28th, in celebrating Zaytuna College on another successful year of accomplishment and academic growth. They have an exciting opportunity to secure a permanent campus in Berkeley, California, that will firmly root Zaytuna in one of the major intellectual centers of the United States.
Join CAIR-Chicago for Illinois Muslim Action Day in Springfield, Illinois
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago is organizing a statewide day of Action to the Muslim community. Join CIOGC with other Muslim communities to speak to our state legislators in our state capitol. Buses will drive down to Springfield so that all Illinois Muslims may be able to advocate for common good together.
"A Child's View From Gaza"
A collection of artwork created by children across Gaza depicting life under occupation has been the subject of controversy and censorship in recent years. Armed with magic markers, crayons, and pencils, the children of Gaza have unleashed their most powerful weapon yet: honest yet brutal images depicting life under occupation through the lens of a child.
"A Child's View From Gaza"
A collection of artwork created by children across Gaza depicting life under occupation has been the subject of controversy and censorship in recent years. Armed with magic markers, crayons, and pencils, the children of Gaza have unleashed their most powerful weapon yet: honest yet brutal images depicting life under occupation through the lens of a child.
Khandahar Massacre: Excuses and hypocrisy in media portrayal
On March 11, 2012, 17 civilian lives were lost in three homes in three different locations in Panjwai district - the villages of Alkozai and Najeeban and another settlement known locally as "Ibrahim Khan Houses." When reports first came out that this mass murder was a result of a rogue U.S. soldier, Staff Sergeant Robert Bales- everyone wanted to find out why he had done this.
CAIR-Chicago presents "Understanding Islamophobia" at Purdue University
On Tuesday, April 3rd, CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab and Staff Attorney, Rabya Khan, presented "Understanding Islamophobia: Free Speech and Bigotry " at Purdue University in Calumet, Illinois. Rehab engaged students with a discussion about dispelling stereotypes Islam and Muslims, highlighting the problems of hate and racism.
CAIR-Chicago presents "Understanding Islamophobia" at Purdue University
On Tuesday, April 3rd, CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab and Staff Attorney, Rabya Khan, presented "Understanding Islamophobia: Free Speech and Bigotry " at Purdue University in Calumet, Illinois. Rehab engaged students with a discussion about dispelling stereotypes Islam and Muslims, highlighting the problems of hate and racism.
WTTW Chicago Tonight: CAIR-Chicago's Ahmed Rehab on NATO's role in global politics
On April 5th CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director Ahmed Rehab discussed NATO's role on global politics and what it’s alliance means today in an interview on WTTW Channel 11's Chicago Tonight.
WTTW Chicago Tonight: CAIR-Chicago's Ahmed Rehab on NATO's role in global politics
On April 5th CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director Ahmed Rehab discussed NATO's role on global politics and what it’s alliance means today in an interview on WTTW Channel 11's Chicago Tonight.
Solidarity and support for Shaima Alawadi
As the investigation continues into the brutal killing of American-Muslim Shaima Alawadi, Americans from all backgrounds stand in solidarity with the victims of crimes fueled by hate.
Moving of G8 summit fails to move protestors
Although Obama relocated the G8 summit from Chicago to Camp David, activists still plan to protest the NATO summit. The G8 summit was planned to take place on May18 and 19 and May 20 and 21 for the NATO summit, since last summer. Activists readied themselves to protest the lack of efforts by these organizations until Obama announced the transfer of the G8 summit. Activists believe the summit was moved for one reason: fear.
NYPD spying ignites discrimination and inequality for Muslims
Muslims continue to be the target of hate, fear, and racism causing them to become victims of acts of blatant discrimination and inequality. Muslims have encountered spying, being singled out, and have been deprived their freedom of speech.
ACTION ALERT: Petition to dismiss Zuhdi Jasser as Commissioner on the USCIRF
CAIR-Chicago is calling on community members and people of conscience to sign a petition for the removal of Zuhdi Jasser as Commissioner on the Commission on International Religious Freedom, (USCIRF). Jasser allies himself with and receives funding from anti-Muslim organizations and personalities who work tirelessly to curb the religious and civil liberties of Muslims in the USA.

