Defending civil rights. Challenging injustice. Empowering New York's Muslim communities.
For over two decades, CAIR-NY has stood alongside Muslim New Yorkers facing discrimination, hate, and injustice — in schools, workplaces, and public life.
CAIR-NY protects the civil rights of Muslim New Yorkers, challenges Islamophobia, and empowers communities.
We do this through legal advocacy, education, media engagement, and civic participation — standing with those facing discrimination in schools, workplaces, and public spaces.
Four pillars, one mission
Legal Advocacy
Responding to hate crimes, discrimination, and civil rights violations through direct legal action and representation.
Community Education
Workshops, know-your-rights trainings, and outreach that build knowledge and challenge misconceptions.
Media & Rapid Response
Countering harmful narratives and responding quickly to incidents of hate and discrimination as they happen.
Civic Engagement
Voter mobilization, Muslim Day at the Capitol, and building political power for our community.
Two decades of standing up for our community
CAIR-NY established
Founded to protect the civil rights of Muslim New Yorkers and build bridges of understanding across the city.
Expanding across the five boroughs
Grew legal, education, and outreach programs to serve communities across New York City.
Legal wins and community milestones
Secured key legal settlements and expanded rapid-response capacity for hate and discrimination incidents.
Where we're headed
Deepening legal advocacy, civic engagement, and community education as priorities for the year ahead.