Community Steps Up to Help Immigrant Justice Project Client
Recently, one of CAIR-WA's Immigrant Justice Project (IJP) attorneys learned that a client of hers needed extra financial assistance to make his asylum interview in Washington. When our community learned of this urgent need, they stepped up and made it possible for this brother to attend his asylum interview and ensure a better life for himself and his family.
Front Page of Sunday's Seattle Times: Local imam sues FBI over watchlist
Imam Farid Sulayman in Seattle sues over mysterious FBI watchlist
"The imam believes he’s been put onto a federal government watchlist aimed at identifying known or suspected terrorists attempting to travel into or throughout the U.S. But he’s received no confirmation or explanation, typical of roughly a million people — according to an estimate by the Council on American-Islamic Relations — who share a similar fate."
The IJP’s First Asylum Case Approval
CAIR-WA's Immigrant Justice Project (IJP) got its first asylum case approval!
20 Accommodations You Can Request From A School or Employer During Ramadan
In honor of our 20th anniversary and the observance of the holy month of Ramadan, we have compiled a list of a variety of requests that Muslim students or employees can request from their educators or employers. We also published sample email templates for sending these requests: CAIR-WA Sample Ramadan Accommodation Letter to Schools 2023, and CAIR-WA Sample Ramadan Accommodations Letter to Employers 2023 .
MDAC Washington 2023: Building an Inclusive Community
This year's Muslim Day at the Capitol in Olympia, Washington was the first in-person MDAC to take place since 2020. As Washington state becomes a more diverse community, events such as MDAC are important to have in order to honor and recognize those differences. MDAC gives an opportunity for us to actively engage with local politicians and play our role in advocating for the rights and interests of our Muslim community.
Career Paths Are Flexible: Recapping December’s Youth Career Roundtable
On December 17th, 2022, about 10 young Muslims gathered at CAIR-WA’s office in downtown Seattle to spend lunch talking about different career possibilities. We discussed pathways to careers and what people have gone through to get the job they have now. We ate lunch and ended the day with a presentation about what to remember when applying for and looking for jobs.
20 Rights That You Should Know
At CAIR-WA, we believe that all people should know and be able to stand up for their rights. If your rights are violated, there are places to turn! If you’re Muslim (or are perceived as Muslim) and have been discriminated against because of that identity, you can reach out to CAIR-WA for help.
For a primer on discrimination, harassment, and protected classes, check out our website knowyourrightswa.com. In honor of CAIR-WA's twentieth anniversary as a chapter, we are sharing twenty key civil rights that you have in the U.S. that we think you should know.
20 Ways to Advocate for a Cause You Care About
With the start of Washington state’s 2023 legislative session coming up in January, we wanted to take a moment to remind you of ways to advocate for a cause you care about. In honor of CAIR-WA's twentieth anniversary as a chapter, we came up with twenty ways that you can make a difference. During the legislative session, keep an eye out for action alerts, our legislative agenda, and information about Muslim Day at the Capitol 2023 (MDAC). The best way to keep up with CAIR-WA is to sign up for our newsletter.
Thank You for Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary with Us!
After three years of online events, CAIR-WA supporters were back in full force on Saturday, November 12, with a full house at MAPS Redmond. Attendees connected, ate, and heard from a special panel about the twenty-year history of CAIR-WA. Other featured guests included Nicky Smith from the International Rescue Committee discussing CAIR-WA’s Immigrant Justice Project, Imam Omar Tawil, and awardee Imam Yahya Suufi of the Muslim American Youth Foundation.
There are many ways to support Muslims students and families in Washington’s schools. If you’re a teacher or school administrator, you can take action in your schools and classrooms. If you are a fellow student, parent, or community member, you can show support and encourage your local school’s administration to adopt further equitable policies and practices.
