(HARRISBURG, PA, 10/13/2023) – The Philadelphia chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia), a chapter of the nation’s leading Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today urged state and federal law enforcement agencies to charge a white male with hate crimes…
he Philadelphia and Pittsburgh chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released a public letter to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro denouncing his statements in reaction to the recent cycle of violence in the Middle East.
In the wake of Israel’s recent assault on Gaza, many schools, universities, and employers have released one-sided statements of support for Israel that have been emailed to students, families, and community members in their school districts. We know that these…
In a statement to WHYY News, Ahmet Tekelioglu, the executive director of CAIR-Philadelphia, a Muslim advocacy coalition, called on the governor to meet with Palestinian and Muslim leadership in the state “who have long advocated for full human rights and dignity…
CAIR is urging all Americans who care about peace and justice for all people to reach out to their members of Congress and request they take the following actions in response to the ongoing violence in Israel and Palestine.
Dear CAIR-Philadelphia Community, We are reaching out on an urgent request. There is an active amendment to be voted in PA House today that will harm full access to the ballot box. We ask that you: Locate Your PA House Representative Call…
Over the weekend of August 19-20, 2023, young leaders from the greater Philadelphia area joined CAIR-Philadelphia for the Summer 2023 Muslim Youth Leadership Summit!
Meet CAIR-Philadelphia’s interns for summer 2023! See below to learn what they are working on: Photos and Bios: “My name is Aya Ghorab. I am nineteen years old, and I am currently attending my third semester at The Community College…
While we welcome the Delaware Attorney General’s decision to dismiss the charges against Mohammed Sanogo, the statement issued by UD on July 27 constitutes a missed opportunity for transparency and further accountability.
