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Honoring the Legacy of Malcolm X
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) recently honored the life and legacy of Malcolm X on May 19th, with a distinguished panel including speakers Clyde El-Amin, Salim Muwakkil, Ahmed Rehab, and Kai El Zabar.
New! Now Available: "Know Your Rights- As a Protestor"
This guide is designed to empower protestors by informing them of their legal rights in the United States, specifically addressing common issues faced by protestors.
CAIR-Chicago Joins El-Hibri Foundation Panel in D.C
Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago, Ahmed Rehab, joined as a panelist in Washington D.C. with the El-Hibri Foundation. Pictured with Farhan Latif, Executive Director of El-Hibri Foundation and Marshall Ganz, Harvard University professor and lead trainer.
Malcom X Day
Commemorate Malcolm X Day, where we honor the legacy of a true champion of human rights and dignity.
Condemning Islamophobic threats against Muslim owned businesses
CAIR-Chicago condemns the recent Islamophobic threats made against Muslim owned restaurant, “Let’s Eat to Live”
The Campus Encampment: The Cause & Effect
A discussion featuring Ahmed Rehab of CAIR-Chicago and Tarek Khalil of American Muslims for Palestine (AMP)
MEDIA DIGEST: CAIR-Chicago Reacts to University Encampments and Recent Antisemitism Bill
CAIR-Chicago opposes University and Congressional attacks on non-violent freedom of speech and assembly
FOX 32: CAIR-Chicago responds to pro-Palestinian college protests
On Thursday morning, the Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Chicago spoke out about local encampments
ABC 7: Chicago-area college protest organizers push back against accusations of antisemitism
CHICAGO (WLS) - As pro-Palestinian protests continue at campuses across the country, some Chicago-area organizers are pushing back on antisemitism accusations.
WGN NEWS: Northwestern facing lawsuits, calls for president to resign after reaching agreement with pro-Palestinian demonstrators
CAIR-Chicago joined hosted a press conference Thursday afternoon saying they stand in solidarity with the anti-war demonstrators protesting Israel’s war on Gaza.
CAIR Executive director Ahmed Rehab said the organizations stands with the peaceful, nonviolent movements for peace and justice for Palestinians and everyone else.
Yahoo! News: "They [CAIR-Chicago] say it is not antisemitic to critique Israel’s policies"
CHICAGO — Northwestern University is facing at least two lawsuits and several resignations in the wake of its agreement with pro-Palestinian protestors to end the encampment on campus.
Paz, a student organizer of Northwestern University’s chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace, speaks about her positive time at the encampments.
CAIR-Chicago Reacts to University Encampments and Recent Antisemitism Bill
(CHICAGO, IL, 5/1/2024) – On Thursday, May 2, the Chicago Office of the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest civil rights and advocacy organization in the nation, will hold a press conference today with local Chicago university student leaders involved in organizing Palestinian solidarity demonstrations to discuss ongoing students protests and encampments and react to new "antisemitism" congressional bill chilling freedom of speech in this country.
WATCH: 2024 Arab American Heritage Month Reception
CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, speaks at the 2024 Arab American Heritage Month reception hosted by the Office of Mayor Brandon Johnson at The Chicago Cultural Center.
WATCH: Is It Hate Speech or Do You Hate Speech?
(CHICAGO, IL, 4/25/2024) - Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago, Ahmed Rehab, joined panelists at University of Chicago Institute of Politics to explore the complex, shifting landscape of free speech in today's digital age.
In an era where voices claim to be censored, canceled, and deplatformed, questions arise about the boundaries and protections of free expression.
Know Your Rights - Virtual session
Hear from legal and other subject matter experts about your rights and impactful protests.
TUNE IN TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS AS A STUDENT PROTESTING AND ADVOCATING FOR PALESTINE ON YOUR COLLEGE CAMPUS
Now Hiring: Communications Coordinator II
CAIR-Chicago is seeking a dynamic and proactive Media Relations Communication Coordinator to join our team.
Now Hiring: Communications Coordinator I
CAIR-Chicago is seeking a dynamic and proactive Media Relations Communication Coordinator to join our team.
RAMADAN 30th: Eid Mubarak Fitr 2024
From the bottom of our hearts, CAIR-Chicago wishes you and your loved ones the most blessed Eid; and we pray for the freedom and vindication of our oppressed.