The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a national Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization founded in 1994. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. CAIR Action is its affiliated political advocacy and lobbying arm focused on public policy and civic engagement.
Civil rights protections, anti-discrimination laws, religious freedom, immigration reform, criminal justice reform, anti-hate crime legislation, voting rights, and policies affecting Muslim and minority communities
Primarily funded through individual donations, community contributions, grants, and fundraising events
CAIR Action, local and state CAIR chapters nationwide, and partnerships with interfaith and civil rights coalitions
Non-profit organization with an affiliated political advocacy organization
