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Chicago Day of Remembrance this Sunday
Join CAIR-Chicago as Keith Uchima produces and directs a staged reading of excerpts from their historic trial of Japanese Americans vs. The United States.
CAIR-Chicago honors legacy of Helen Thomas
As a proponent of the American democratic system, CAIR-Chicago is grateful to Helen Thomas for her 70 years of service to the American public.
Selective fairness: Fox News on Egypt
There is actually some truth to the claim that Fox News is “Fair and Balanced.” The catch though, is that such treatment only is given to those who subscribe to the network’s right-wing ideology. Anyone else is going to find themselves out of luck.
Actions speak louder than words: The West’s role in international arms trade
In recent memory, the West, led by the U.S., has intervened in several cases to rid a country of an authoritarian government and put in its place a more democratic system. However, there is also a long track record of propping up regimes, for strategic and economic reasons, that embody everything the West claims to stand against.
Democracy under siege: Michigan’s manifestations of suppression
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder recently passed laws to restrict the voter process and to dissolve elected government; essentially holding democracy under siege.
Dutch government moves closer to banning the niqab and burqa
In a controversial legal step taken by the Dutch Parliament, the Cabinet has proposed to pass legislation that bans the traditional Muslim garments, the niqab and burqa, by 2013.
Ahmed Rehab Speaks at Independent Sector Convention
CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, was one of the key speakers at this year's prestigious Independent Sector Annual Conference held at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago from October 30th to November 1st.
ABC 7: CAIR-Chicago's Ahmed Rehab Welcomes End of Libyan Dictatorship
"We're relieved at the end of an era. Muslims don't rejoice at the death of an individual. However, we are rejoicing at the death of dictatorship and tyranny, and the murderous period that Gadhafi was going after his own people," said CAIR's Ahmed Rehab. The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago says, now that the war against Gadhafi's regime is over, Libya will face a new challenge.
ABC 7: CAIR-Chicago's Ahmed Rehab Welcomes End of Libyan Dictatorship
"We're relieved at the end of an era. Muslims don't rejoice at the death of an individual. However, we are rejoicing at the death of dictatorship and tyranny, and the murderous period that Gadhafi was going after his own people," said CAIR's Ahmed Rehab. The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago says, now that the war against Gadhafi's regime is over, Libya will face a new challenge.
Huffington Post: Courage: Cairo, Egypt
Joshua Hoyt from the Illinois Coalition for Immigration and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), discusses the organization of the Egyptian Spring. According to Hoyt, physical courage in the face of police brutality is what led to the overthrow of the dictator, Hosni Mubarak.
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab speaks at AIC conference on Islam and Muslims in America
The main focus of the conference was Islam and democracy. CAIR-Chicago’s Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, moderated a panel entitled “Winds of Change in the Muslim World: Implications for Democracy” and gave a speech about the issue.
Ahmed Rehab to Moderate AIC Islam, Democracy & American Muslims Event
On September 17th, AIC and OIC is will host it's 2nd annual conference, entitled "Islam, Democracy, and American Muslims". The day will be filled with many panels, addressing topics such as foreign policy and the democratic movement in the Muslim World.
Business Day: SA should condemn Syrian human rights abuse
"Since the beginning of the peaceful demonstrations in Syria on March 15 this year, 1350 civilians have been killed. An estimated 15000 civilians have been detained, tortured or have disappeared and more than 12000 refugees have fled the country," Christina Abraham, Civil Rights director at CAIR-Chicago, told the media in Johannesburg today.
Chicago Tribune: Chicago protesters rally against Syria's government
“We’re living in a world now where there is no room for totalitarianism, dictatorships and oppression,” said Christina Abraham, civil rights director for the Council of American-Islamic Relations in Chicago. “When we see these movements happening, we need to support them. We don’t give leeway to governments that violate human rights, like the Assad government is doing right now.”
Chicago Tribune: Chicago protesters rally against Syria's government
“We’re living in a world now where there is no room for totalitarianism, dictatorships and oppression,” said Christina Abraham, civil rights director for the Council of American-Islamic Relations in Chicago. “When we see these movements happening, we need to support them. We don’t give leeway to governments that violate human rights, like the Assad government is doing right now.”
Attend Nation’s Largest Rally in Solidarity with the Syrian People – SUNDAY, JULY 3
This Sunday join thousands in downtown Chicago to rally in support of the Syrian people’s struggle for democracy and freedom. Since demonstrations in Syria began in March, it is estimated that nearly 1,500 people have been killed, 2,000 wounded, 20,000 imprisoned, and close to 1,000 forced disappearances.
Ahmed Rehab To Speak At ICIRR Democracy Luncheon May 12th 2011
Join CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director Ahmed Rehab at a luncheon as he gives a first hand recollection of his experience in Egypt
Sun-Times: Area Muslims express relief that bin Laden no longer alive
“The relevance of bin Laden should be overshadowed by the wave of pro-democracy movements in the Middle East,” said Yaser Tabbara, a Chicago attorney and member of the board of directors of the Council on American Islamic Relations. “Bin Laden was already marginalized, I’m someone who goes to the Middle East quite a bit and I haven’t heard his name in a very long time.”