This website is a project of the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ (CAIR) Research and Advocacy Department.

CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. We hold Islamophobia in the United States to be one of the manifestations of the problem of prejudice and racism that has afflicted the nation since its earliest days. Muslims have been involved in historical American movements combatting prejudice, but only after the 9/11 terror attacks have they become a primary focus for purveyors of hate. With this in mind, CAIR is dedicated to countering prejudice at large.

We recognize that while Muslims are a primary focus of hate today, it may one day turn to another group. As a result, we strive to ensure social and legal protections for all Americans, inspired by the sacrifices and ongoing struggles of numerous marginalized racial, ethnic and religious communities, including Black Americans, Japanese Americans, Jews, and Catholics.

While this site focuses on the groups and individuals promoting Islamophobia in the U.S., we hope the developed counter-prejudice resources are utilized by any individual or group in the fight for peace and justice for all.