For producers, editors, journalists and reporters:
Do you have a tight deadline and need a story on the religion of Islam, local Philadelphia Muslims, or comments from Muslims regarding breaking news, either local or abroad? Or would you like to setup an in-depth interview with CAIR-PA or a local Muslim leader?
We will quickly connect you to interviewees, resources and spokespersons.
Contact us at any time:
215-592-0509
info@philadelphia.cair.com
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 Rugiatu Conteh Outreach & Communications Director |
 Amara Chaudhry, Esq. Civil Rights Director |
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Latest News and Press Releases
- UPDATE: CAIR-Philadelphia Files Lawsuit Against FBI and USCIS May 23, 2013
- Response to Boston bombings April 25, 2013
- CAIR-Philadelphia Rep on WURD 900AM today April 18, 2013
- PA Bar Institute CLE, How to Litigate a School Bullying Case Update April 18, 2013
- CAIR Urges Prayers, Blood Donations for Boston Bomb Victims April 15, 2013
Our Latest Media Appearances
- When terrorism is falsely linked by race or religion, we all become the victims April 26, 2013
- Q&A: Rugiatu Conteh of CAIR Philadelphia on Media’s Response to Boston April 24, 2013
- CAIR-Philadelphia Legal Director Amara Chaudhry on Dom Giordano 1210 WPHT April 24, 2013
- Muslims caution against stereotyping after Boston Marathon bombings April 23, 2013
- Brothers' religion again raises 'double standard' April 21, 2013
American Muslim News from around the country
Free Publications for Media Professionals
CAIR-PA is happy to provide media professionals with free, high quality copies of the following publications.
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American Muslims: A Journalist’s Guide to Understanding Islam and MuslimsThis guide offers journalists background information on Islam and Muslims, best practices for reporting on the Muslim community and a list of accurate terminology to use when covering issues related to Islam and Muslims. |
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Same Hate, New Target: Islamophobia and its Impact in the United StatesBased on available data and interviews with experts, the report offers a definition of Islamophobia, an overview of its growing negative impact in the United States and names of individuals and institutions known for promoting or opposing the phenomenon.
The report also offers a vision regarding Islamophobia in America, looks toward the time when being Muslim carries a positive connotation and presents an initial set of recommendations for moving toward that goal. |
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Who we are:
CAIR-PA is a non-profit organization with the vision to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding, for and among all Americans.
Our immediate focus is to help resolve the two greatest civic challenges facing the American Muslim community: those of stereotypes, propaganda and misinformation, and the consequences of those stereotypes, such as discrimination, profiling and Islamophobia.
In the spirit of addressing those problems holistically, the CAIR mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
Our programs and services fall into these major areas of focus:
Civil Rights – We respond to individual cases of religious discrimination through mediation, litigation and other advocacy channels. We also challenge policies of disparate impact and profiling.
Media Engagement – By being available to media at all times, producing our own media, and offering an assertive, confident American Muslim perspective, we challenge stereotypes by creating our own narrative.
Education and Dialogue – We offer presentations, seminars, workshops and special events on Islam, Muslims, civic engagement and various topics to interfaith partners, public and private organizations, schools and houses of worship.
Youth – We conduct a year-round Muslim Youth Leadership Program for American Muslim high school students.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations Philadelphia Chapter (CAIR-PA) is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization registered in Pennsylvania. It is part of a large association of interlinked CAIR chapters across the nation, together forming America’s largest civil liberties and advocacy group.