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Executive Director
Ahmed Rehab

Deputy Director
Sufyan Sohel

Civil Rights Director
Christina Abraham

Litigation Director
Kevin Vodak, Esq.

Staff Attorney
Rabya Khan

Communications Coordinators
Aymen Abdel Halim
Leena Saleh

Outreach Coordinator
Gerald Hankerson

Operations Coordinator
Mohamed Abdelati

Board of Directors Chairman
Mazen Kudaimi, MD

Advisory Board Honorary President
Prof. M Cherif Bassiouni


 


CAIR-Chicago is hiring a NADP Fellow - apply today!
CAIR-Chicago | June 20, 2012
The NADP Fellowship is a prestigious, intensive field and training program for young community leaders interested in electoral politics and community organizing. This position is considered a full-time job; therefore, applicants will only be considered if they are not enrolled in school or have other jobs or internships.


ACTION ALERT: Take the CAIR-Chicago 2012 General Elections Community Survey!
CAIR-Chicago | June 15, 2012
To help us with information in our upcoming General Elections Voter Guide, we are gauging the political perspectives of our community. Please take a moment to complete our survey!


Join CAIR-ChicagoÕs ÒKnow Your RightsÓ Summer Art Contest!
CAIR-Chicago | June 19, 2012
Participate by submitting some of your best art work today! The winners will be honored at our Annual "Taste of Ramadan" on August 7th, 2012 and have their artwork displayed in our Gallery!


Save the date! Join us on August 7th for our 4th Annual ÒTaste of RamadanÓ Iftar!
CAIR-Chicago | June 6, 2012
Join us for our 4th Annual ÒTaste of RamadanÓ Iftar on August 7th! The Staff and Board of CAIR-Chicago would like to invite you to our annual cook-off and Iftar at our centrally located downtown office.


ÒKnow Your RightsÓ: Encounters with FBI and Law Enforcement
CAIR-Chicago | June 20, 2012 | By Sarah Goomar, Communications Intern
This article is the first in a summer series of ÒKnow Your RightsÓ pieces that detail essential civil liberties that are granted to U.S. citizens.


Exposing David Yerushalmi: Director of the anti-Sharia movement
CAIR-Chicago | June 8, 2012 | By Imran Choudhry, Communications Intern
Who is behind the anti-Sharia movement? David Yerushalmi, the director for the Society of Americans for National Existence, is quietly leading a campaign to demonize Islam and Muslims.


CAIR-Chicago joins Amnesty International at rally for Syria
CAIR-Chicago | June 20, 2012 | By Mallory Widell, Communications Intern
CAIR-Chicago Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson and six interns protested the human rights abuses in Syria at an Amnesty International rally and press conference on June 14.


NPR, Worldview: Ahmed Rehab gives update from Egypt on the presidential elections
NPR, Worldview, WBEZ 91.5 FM | June 8, 2012
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, gives an update from Egypt on the elections, the revolution, and the historic events taking place.


Fox News, OÕReilly Factor: Ahmed Rehab responds to NYPD spying on Muslims
Fox News | June 8, 2012
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, discusses the NYPD surveillance of Muslims in New York and New Jersey on "The O'Reilly Factor."


ABC 7: Communications Coordinator Aymen Abdel Halim comments on Hizb ut-Tahrir
ABC 7 News | June 14, 2012
CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinator, Aymen Abdel Halim, comments on the cancellation of Hizb ut-TahrirÕs conference in Rolling Meadows, Ill.


ABC 7: Rolling Meadows hall cancels Islamic conference
ABC 7 News | June 14, 2012
CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinator, Aymen Abdel Halim, responds to the Hizb ut-Tahrir conference which was scheduled to be in Rolling Meadows, Ill. this coming weekend.


Chicago Tribune: Islamic conference loses area venue for 3rd time in 4 years
Chicago Tribune | June 14, 2012
CAIR-Chicago Communications Coordinator, Leena Saleh, comments on Hizb ut-TahrirÕs goals and philosophy and the recent cancellation of their event.


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