America's largest Muslim civil rights organization. We protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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We and our #Missouri chapter are calling for a transparent, thorough and comprehensive investigation into the death of Rezwan Kohistani, a teenage #Afghan refugee whose body was found hanging at Webb City High School this month. 1/6
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Our #NewYork chapter’s ED Afaf Nasher: “Any attack targeting a house of worship must be condemned in the strongest terms possible, with the alleged perpetrator apprehended swiftly to face the full force of the law.”
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Our @CAIRNewYork ED Afaf Nasher said: “Any attack targeting a house of worship must be condemned in the strongest terms possible, with the alleged perpetrator apprehended swiftly to face the full force of the law." #Antisemitism @RPozarycki @amNewYork
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CAIR National retweeted
Yesterday, our New York chapter joined community leaders and organizations to hold a rally in #Buffalo against #racism and white supremacy.
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Read our piece in @MuslimMatters to learn how a toxic mix of anti-Black racism, #Islamophobia and #antisemitism inspired the #Buffalo shooting and numerous other white supremacist attacks, from #Christchurch to #Pittsburgh.
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Thanks to our Deputy Director @EdAhmedMitchell and our Senior Researcher @huzaifashahbaz_ for this analysis. 2/2
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We will always stand with those targeted by racist hate and bigotry to fight for justice, in sha Allah.
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Our New York chapter's Fund Development Manager Majed Behaibih: "This community is built on love and friendship and unity, that they come together in times of need."
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Our #Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry: “We condemn this attempt to intimidate students of color at La Plata High School and we stand in solidarity with the community against #whitesupremacy and all other forms of bigotry.”
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Our #NewYork chapter's Executive Director Afaf Nasher: "We condemn the #racist taunts that Black student athletes continue to face in Rockland County. The county has an obligation to take corrective steps to prevent this ongoing hostility."
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CAIR National retweeted
We offer our deepest condolences to the Kohistani family and pray that God grants them solace--and answers--in this difficult time. 6/6
Read our statement to learn more.
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CAIR National retweeted
We and our #Missouri chapter are calling for a transparent, thorough and comprehensive investigation into the death of Rezwan Kohistani, a teenage #Afghan refugee whose body was found hanging at Webb City High School this month. 1/6
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The #Afghan Adjustment Act would allow tens of thousands of Afghan refugees to apply to become lawful permanent residents after 1 year. Join us at the 7th National #MuslimHillDay from June 13-14 to advocate for this & other crucial legislation! Register: uscmo.org/7th-annual-nationa…
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Today at 4:30-6:30 p.m., @CAIRNewYork plans to hold a rally at TOPS Market in #Buffalo against #racism and gun violence in solidarity with the community.
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We are also calling for a school district investigation into allegations that Rezwan experienced severe school bullying due to his faith and ethnicity, and any causal relationship that bullying may have had with his death. 2/6
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Rezwan and his family arrived in Missouri as refugees. They reportedly struggled to adjust to life in their new home, where they were one of few Muslim families in the area. Linguistic and cultural barriers made transitioning difficult. 3/6
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Unfortunately, this is not uncommon. Thousands of recently arrived Afghan refugees are receiving insufficient support from refugee agencies and the government. Too many refugees aren't getting the tools they need to learn English, find jobs, & adjust to their new lives. 4/6
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The shocking, tragic death of Rezwan Kohistani must be a wake-up call. Our government must do more to ensure that newly arrived Afghans receive the assistance they need. 5/6
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We offer our deepest condolences to the Kohistani family and pray that God grants them solace--and answers--in this difficult time. 6/6
Read our statement to learn more.
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