CAIR-CT Annual Gala: Inspired by Faith, Leading by Service

62 Cove Street,New Haven CT 06512

26 February, 2022

Description

CAIR-CT's annual fundraiser is a an opportunity to support the work of CAIR-CT and network with our allies. Join CAIR-CT for our annual fundraiser as we celebrate our accomplishments and look ahead to serving our communities inspired by our faith. Joining us will be Arsalaan Iftikar best-selling author of "Fear of a Muslim Planet" and Imam Siraj Wahaj. The Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is America’s largest Islamic civil liberties group. Established in 1994 as a non-profit, grassroots civil rights organization, CAIR is dedicated to presenting an Islamic perspective on issues of importance to the American public. In offering that perspective, CAIR seeks to empower the Muslim community in America through political and social activism. CAIR-Connecticut helps fulfill the CAIR mission by helping Connecticut Muslims become active, participating members of society by: Educating the public and public officials on important Muslim values such as emphasis on strong families, improving neighborhoods and protecting Connecticut’s great quality of life. CAIR-CT organizes conferences and training seminars for government and law enforcement agencies, media professionals and the academic community to highlight relevant Islamic practices and offer suggestions for religious accommodation. CAIR also provides sensitivity and diversity training workshops to employers, educators and organizations. Advocating and mediating on behalf of Muslims and others who have experienced religious discrimination, defamation or hate crimes. CAIR-CT works to protect and defend the constitutional rights of American Muslims, thereby supporting the rights of all Americans. Monitoring legislation and government activities and working with public officials to find common ground on public policy issues. Because of these positive relationships, policymakers turn to CAIR-CT when they need insight on issues affecting the Muslim community. Working with the local and national media to ensure an accurate portrayal of Islam and Muslims in the media. CAIR- CT challenges negative stereotypes in the media while also providing positive feedback to reporters who provide sensitive, accurate representations of Islam and Muslims.