Council On American-Islamic Relations

Pro bono legal services to Muslims who have faced discrimination as a result of their race, religion, and ethnicity. During 2023, CAIR WA assisted approximately 180 on-immigration clients.Additionally, we assisted over 160 families with immigration help through our Afghan legal clinic for immigration-related services.

CCommunications and media work to ensure an accurate representation of Muslims in mainstream media that is both accurate and culturally sensitive. In 2023 we had 80 media mentions, including in the front page story of a Seattle Times Sunday issue. We also have a youth engagement program through which we mentor approximately 12 Muslim teenagers. In 2023 we also held an advocacy day that involved over 30 community members meeting with their representatives. The event included sessions at which we educated our community on civic engagement, policy, and advocacy..

Community advocacy and education via know your rights presentations and virtual events are provided at no cost to the Muslim community throughout the state of Washington. By making sure the community members are educated on their rights as well as issues of Islamophobia, CAIR WA hopes to create an empowered network of Muslim families, youth, children, and elders who use their voices to combat anti-Muslim hate. During 2023, CAIR-WA conducted approximately 35 informative live online and in-person events