by Katie Walker | Mar 7, 2022 | Press Release
(BURIEN, WA, 3/7/2022) – The Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today expressed solidarity with the Muslim American Youth Foundation (MAYF) after its center was damaged in a hit-and-run incident Monday morning. At around...
by Katie Walker | Feb 18, 2022 | Press Release
(BELLEVUE, WA, 2/18/2022) — On Sunday, February 20th, the Washington Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) will join local and national activists for a protest against the recent hijab bans in India. The Coalition of Seattle Indian-Americans,...
by CAIR Washington | Dec 2, 2021 | Press Release
(OLYMPIA, WA, 12/2/2021) — CAIR Washington, the Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), is partnering with Interfaith Works and the American Muslim Empowerment Network (MAPS-AMEN) in an action of support and solidarity with...
by CAIR Washington | Oct 20, 2021 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 10/20/21) — The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Washington) today called on law enforcement authorities to investigate a possible bias motive for vandalism targeting yet another house of worship in the state....
by CAIR Washington | Oct 13, 2021 | Press Release
CAIR Washington Stands with Tacoma Muslim Community After Mosque Burned, Asks Authorities to Probe Possible Bias Motive (SEATTLE, WA, 10/13/21) — CAIR Washington, the Washington state Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), today called for an...
by CAIR Washington | Aug 25, 2021 | Press Release
Local Civil Rights Organization Struggles to Get Afghans Aboard Flights as Violence Escalates, Deadline Looms (SEATTLE, WA, 8/25/21) — CAIR Washington, the Washington state Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), is joining humanitarian and civil...
by CAIR Washington | Aug 20, 2021 | Press Release
Afghans Unable To Reach Flights As Taliban Takes Over and U.S. Does Little To Help (SEATTLE, WA, 8/20/21) — CAIR Washington, the Washington state Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), is working with a group of local immigration advocates,...
by CAIR Washington | Jun 14, 2021 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 6/14/21) — CAIR Washington, the Washington state Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), today joined more than 75 Washington state organizations in calling for justice for Palestine in a full-page ad published in The Seattle Times....
by Katie Walker | Apr 28, 2021 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 4/28/2021) – CAIR Washington takes any allegations of misconduct or harassment seriously and calls for them to be investigated thoroughly. It is essential to stand with women who are fighting to feel safe, respected, and on equal footing no matter their...
by Katie Walker | Apr 2, 2021 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 4/2/21) –The Washington State Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR Washington) today published its updated Educator’s Guide to Islamic Religious Practices and emailed its Ramadan Accommodations Letter to Educators to...
