Council on American-Islamic Relations — New York

Standing for Justice.
Defending Your Rights.

We stand with those facing discrimination—in schools, workplaces, and public spaces—fighting for their rights and dignity. Your support makes that protection and advocacy possible.

✓ 501(c)(3) Nonprofit ✓ Zakat-Eligible ✓ Tax-Deductible
520
Requests for Assistance
in 2025
3,200+
Community Members
Reached in 2025
150+
Media Mentions
in 2025
130+
Outreach Events &
Workshops in 2025
Core Services

How We Protect Your Community

From legal defense to community education, CAIR-NY provides comprehensive support to Muslims across New York State.

Civil Rights

Civil Rights Legal Support

We assess and handle complaints of discrimination, Islamophobia, and civil rights violations.

Know Your Rights

Know Your Rights Education

Empowering community members through workshops on constitutional rights, anti-bullying resources, and combatting Islamorhobia guidance.

Mosque Support

Civic Engagement

We support C3 compliant community activism with protests, voter registration drives and Muslim advocacy days to help shape polices impacting our communities.

As Featured In

Trusted By the World's Leading News Outlets

CAIR-NY's work has been covered by the most influential journalists and publications across the globe.

Media Gallery

See Our Work In Action

Watch how CAIR-NY fights for civil rights, supports communities, and amplifies Muslim voices across New York.

Legal Partners

Backed by New York's Finest Legal Minds

CAIR-NY collaborates with premier law firms and advocacy organizations committed to civil rights and justice.

Support Our Work

Your Gift Defends a Community.

Every donation to CAIR-NY directly funds civil rights defense, community workshops, legal advocacy, and the voice of 3,200+ New York Muslims we serve each year.

501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible
Zakat-Eligible Organization
Verified Nonprofit