(CINCINNATI, OHIO, 10/12/22) – CAIR-Ohio Staff Attorney Maryam Abidi was recently a panelist during the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center (IJPC) Annual Gathering. This year’s theme was “Radical Compassion: From Individual Mercy to Systemic Change.”
(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 9/29/22) – On Tuesday, September 27, more than 60 Muslims from across Ohio participated in over 30 meetings with legislative offices during CAIR-Ohio’s 4th Annual Muslim Advocacy Day event focusing on bills related to religious accommodation, healthcare access, and freedom of speech in schools.
(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 9/20/2022) – Last Friday, CAIR-Ohio participated in a press conference at the Ohio Statehouse ahead of the next congressional map deadline, which the Ohio Redistricting Commission chose to ignore.
(COLUMBUS, OH – 7/8/22) – The Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today celebrated a decision by the Hilliard City Schools Board of Education to recognize the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. The board voted unanimously Thursday evening to change the school calendar to include a day off for Eid al-Fitr when it falls on a school day.
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 6/30/2022) – During the final week of the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) Summer Internship Development Program, interns focused on media and public relations as an important aspect of civil rights and advocacy work.
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 6/30/2022) – Last Friday, June 24, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) hosted Pieter Friedrich to inform the community on the rise of Hindutva in India and the U.S. ahead of CAIR-Ohio’s “Muslims Against Hindutva” rally the following day.
CAIR-Ohio will be providing resources and information on “Know Your Rights” education and religious accommodations for employment, education, and healthcare while also registering voters on Friday, June 24 during Jummah prayer(s) at the following locations:
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 6/23/2022) – Over the past week, interns participating in the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) Summer Internship Development Program received advocacy and legal training.
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 6/23/2022) – On Friday, June 24, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) will host Pieter Friedrich who will give a talk on “The Hindu Nationalist Threat: From India to America.”
Friedrich is a freelance journalist specializing in the analysis of current and historical affairs in South Asia, with a particular focus on the issue of Hindu nationalism.
The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the CAIR-Ohio Columbus office, located at 4985 Cemetery Rd. Hilliard, OH 43026.
RSVP required. Limited seats are available. Email Amina Barhumi abarhumi@cair.com or text 614-763-6557 to RSVP.
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 6/23/2022) – On Saturday, June 25, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) will host a rally against growing Islamophobia in the U.S. in the form of the Hindutva movement.
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 6/16/2022) – This week, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) joined the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO) 7th Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C. with the largest delegation of 30 participants.
This year the initiative was held in-person at the U.S. Capitol. CAIR-Ohio staff, interns, and other Ohio Muslims met with 15 congressional offices from across the state to discuss legislation related to the Muslim community including immigration, student debt relief, and combatting Islamophobia.
Participants sought to increase the transparency of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3), original co-sponsors for the Afghan Adjustment Act, support for canceling all student debt and establish interest-free federal student loans, as well as advancing the International Combating Islamophobia Act.
CAIR-Ohio hosts advocacy events annually at both the U.S. Capitol as well as the Ohio State Capitol to amplify the voices of Muslim constituents to legislators.
More details will be shared soon on our upcoming Statehouse Advocacy Day. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated.
Interested in participating in future advocacy events? Contact CAIR-Ohio Outreach Coordinator, Victoria Hickcox at vhickcox@cair.com.
(CINCINNATI, OH – 6/16/22) – The Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today welcomed news that law enforcement has arrested a second suspect in the murder of Imam Mohamed Hassan Adam.
This week, law enforcement announced the arrest of Isaiah Brown-Miller in connection with the Dec. 24 killing of Imam Adam. In February, law enforcement arrested and charged John Wooden with murder and stated they believed others were involved.
SEE: Second suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Columbus imam
In a statement, CAIR-Ohio Acting Executive Director Amina Barhumi said:
“We welcome the arrest of a second suspect in the heinous murder of Imam Mohamed Hassan Adam. For months, we have joined Imam Adam’s family, the Somali Muslim community and interfaith leaders in search of answers.
“We thank law enforcement authorities for continuing to investigate and working to hold the killers accountable. While questions remain, we hope this arrest is another step toward justice. We will continue to support Imam Adam’s family and community as they carry on his legacy.”
Earlier this year, CAIR-Ohio welcomed the arrest of the first suspect in the case.
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. CAIR-Ohio’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. CAIR-Ohio has offices in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR-Ohio Outreach & Government Affairs Director Whitney Siddiqi, wsiddiqi@cair.com, 513-904-6788
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 6/8/2022) – The Ohio Redistricting Commission has yet again failed to convene, schedule any public hearings, provide any sort of fair map, or adhere to any of the requirements of the ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court.
CAIR-Ohio will be providing resources and information on “Know Your Rights” education and religious accommodations for employment, education, and healthcare while also registering voters on Friday, June 10 during Jummah prayer(s) at the following locations:
CAIR-Ohio empowers Ohio Muslims – who are so often ignored or vilified in our democracy – to be civically engaged. We believe to create systemic change, Muslims and other marginalized groups must make their voices heard at the ballot box and beyond. Through non-partisan voter education and mobilization, we work to preserve and expand voting rights, building an equal path for all Americans.
If your community is interested in hosting a voter registration drive and would like more information, contact CAIR-Ohio Outreach Coordinator Victoria Hickcox at vhickcox@cair.com | 513-906-5728.