CAIR-California

Handled 612 civil rights cases including workplace discrimination, fbi abuses, travel restrictions and hate crimes. While focusing primarily on american muslims, cair-ca has established a reputation as an advocate for any group or individual whose civil rights are in jeopardy and for partnering with local minority and legal aid organizations. We work with many partners to provide programs and legal services to the muslim community.handled 1719 immigrants' rights cases including asylum, legal permanent residency, citizenship or reunification with families as well as victims of human trafficking, serious crimes and domestic violence. Cair-ca helped clients achieve independence, security and the opportunity to fully participate in american society.

Conducted 2,033 educational workshops and presentations and held 866 community outreach events. Cair-ca organized educational, sensitivity and diversity workshops and training seminars for employers, educators, and organizations to present accurate information about islam and muslims and offers suggestions for religious accommodation. Cair - ca strives to educate others about islam while building strong relationships with other faith communities and allied organizations.conducted 90 media participation with local and national media to ensure an accurate portrayal of islam and muslims is presented to the american public. Cair-ca monitors local, national and international media in part, to challenge negative stereotypes, but also to applaud and encourage positive representations of islam and muslims.

Held 351 advocacy meeting with elected officials to advocate for civil and human rights legislation behalf of the american muslim community. Cair-ca developed campaigns to mobilize the muslim community, and facilitated awareness around issues relevant to cair-ca's policy agenda and advocacy through state and local efforts and at our annual muslim day at the capitol.