CAIR AT A GLANCE
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), grassroots civil rights and advocacy group.
CAIR is America’s largest Islamic civil liberties group, with regional offices nationwide.
The national headquarters is located on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.
The California offices are located in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, and Greater Los Angeles.
OUR VISION
To be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding.
OUR MISSION
To enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil liberties, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
CORE PRINCIPLES
CAIR supports free enterprise, freedom of religion and freedom of expression.
CAIR is committed to protecting the civil rights of all Americans, regardless of faith.
CAIR supports domestic policies that promote civil rights, diversity and freedom of religion.
CAIR opposes domestic policies that limit civil rights, permit racial, ethnic or religious profiling, infringe on due process, or that prevent Muslims and others from participating fully in American civic life.
CAIR is a natural ally of groups, religious or secular, that advocate justice and human rights in America and around the world.
CAIR supports foreign policies that help create free and equitable trade, encourage human rights and promote representative government based on socio-economic justice.
CAIR believes the active practice of Islam strengthens the social and religious fabric of our nation.
CAIR condemns all acts of violence against civilians by any individual, group or state.
CAIR advocates dialogue between faith communities both in America and worldwide.
CAIR supports equal and complementary rights and responsibilities for men and women.
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