MEDIA ADVISORY: CAIR-NY, BAAG to Hold Muslim Legislative Advocacy Day at State Capitol

(NEW YORK, NY, 5/23/2023) - On Tuesday, May 27, the New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, along with the Bangladeshi American Advocacy Group (BAAG), will hold Muslim Legislative Advocacy Day at the State Capitol. 

   

As part of the programming, CAIR-NY and BAAG will host a joint press conference addressing key topics that affect the Muslim community. Topics will include, but are not limited to, protecting the freedom of speech on college and university campuses, equal financial access for the Muslim community, and religious recognition and accommodations for Eid. 

 

Advocacy day partners will hold a joint press conference discussing the legislative agenda on the same day. 

 

WHAT: Press Conference for Muslim Advocacy Day in Albany  

WHEN: Tuesday, May 27, 1pm   

WHERE: State St. and Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12224 / Great Western Staircase/Million Dollar Staircase – Albany Capitol   

CONTACT:  Joynal Abedin, BAAG President, 646- 645-9727; Shahana Masum, BAAG Representative, 718-450-1473, CAIR-NY Communications Team, comms@ny.cair.com 

 

In a statement, CAIR-NY's Executive Director Afaf Nasher, Esq. said:

 

CAIR-NY is glad to partner with BAAG to advocate for Muslim New Yorkers in our State Capitol. There are over one million Muslims serving and uplifting New York State. It is imperative that their voices are heard within the chambers of those who promise to serve them. We look forward to actively engaging with elected officials and participating in the democratic process.”   

   

CAIR-NY's mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

         

La misión de CAIR-NY es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.        

      

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CONTACT: Afaf Nasher, Esq., CAIR-NY Executive Director,   
917-669-4006, anasher@cair.com;  

CAIR-NY Communications Team, comms@ny.cair.com 

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