(SEATTLE, WA, 1/5/20) – The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR Washington (CAIR-WA) is assisting more than 60 Iranians and Iranian-Americans of all ages who were detained at length and questioned at the Peace Arch Border Crossing in Blaine, WA.
CAIR Washington Releases its 2018 Civil Rights Report Highlights include responding to the Muslim Ban, government surveillance, and combating rise in hate crimes locally
(SEATTLE, WA, 12/18/19) – CAIR Washington, the Washington state chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released its annual Civil Rights Report for 2018. The report summarizes CAIR Washington’s civil rights and advocacy work from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
Recount Confirms Varisha Khan the Second of two Muslim Women Elected in Washington State
(SEATTLE, WA, 12/6/19) – CAIR Washington, the Washington state chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today reported that Varisha Khan was confirmed as the winner for the Redmond City Council Position #1.
Washington State Elects Two Muslims in Tuesday’s Election First Muslim Woman Elected to Office in Pasco, WA
(SEATTLE, WA, 11/7/19) – CAIR Washington, the Washington state chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today reported that Washington has elected two Muslims and that a total of 25 Muslim candidates nationwide won in Tuesday’s election.
Snohomish Muslim & Christian Groups Hosting “Sharing Our Stories - Meet Your Muslim Neighbors” Event
(SNOHOMISH, WA, 10/17/19) - Local Muslim and Christian groups are hosting “ Sharing Our Stories ” – a community conversation exploring common ground and addressing anti-Muslim rhetoric – in Snohomish this coming Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
CAIR Washington Calls on Gates Foundation to Rescind Modi Award
Over 52 National, International Orgs Send Letter to Foundation.
(SEATTLE, WA, 9/17/19)- Local civil rights organization CAIR Washington, along with 52 state, national, and international organizations sent a letter to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation today urging them to not award India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi at its Goalkeepers event in New York on September 24.
Sharing Our Stories - Meet Your Muslim Neighbors
(SEATTLE, WA, 7/24/19) - The Islamic Center of Tacoma, Associated Ministries of Tacoma-Pierce County, the Council on American-Islamic Relations - Washington (CAIR-WA) and the American Muslim Empowerment Network at the Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS-AMEN) will be hosting “ Sharing Our Stories ,” a community conversation exploring common ground and addressing Islamophobia in Tacoma on July 30th, 6:30 - 8:30.
CAIR-Washington Demands Response by Starbucks to Hate Attack on Texas Muslim Mother
Muslim civil rights organization asks the company to train employees in competent and effective ‘bystander intervention’ (SEATTLE, WA, 6/19/19) – The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today called on Starbucks to respond to an alleged attack on an American Muslim mother of two at a Starbucks coffee shop in Dallas, Texas.
Social Justice Film Series to Feature "The Feeling of Being Watched" Followed by a Discussion about Surveillance of Muslim Communities
(SEATTLE, WA, 5/16/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations - Washington (CAIR-WA) and Northwest Film Forum (NWFF) are proud to present the second film in their “Popcorn, Justice, and a Movie” series featuring films about social justice, race, religion, and identity.
In Time for Ramadan, CAIR-WA Celebrates Passage of Religious Accommodations Bill
(SEATTLE, WA 05/06/19) – Today, the first day of the holy month of Ramadan , The Council on American-Islamic Relations – Washington (CAIR-WA) , along with members of student groups and other community leaders celebrated the signing of Senate Bill 5166 , which promises to provide “religious accommodations for post-post-secondary students” in Washington state .