CAMPAIGNS & EVENTS

Here you can find our current campaigns (which showcase related news articles, action alerts, as well as resources). Our events section highlights upcoming events with full event information from ticket prices to speaker bios.

Campaigns

Looking for more information on CAIR-LA’s 15th Anniversary Gala?

Check out the following info on speaker details, news releases, childcare information and much more. more...

Is Your Child being Bullied or Harassed at School?

Muslims Urged to Report incidents of Bullying, Harassment more...

Manzanar & Muslim Engagment with Japanese Americans

Drawing Parallels between two Minorities' Struggles more...

Team With CAIR-LA

Volunteer, Intern, or Clerk with CAIR-LA Today! more...

FBI Instigators in the American Muslim Community

Over the past few years, there has been an alarming trend in Southern California and across the country in which FBI instigators were used to entrap and incite innocent American Muslims. more...

Save Mamilla

The Ma’man Allah or Mamilla cemetery, “Sanctuary of God,” is located in West Jerusalem. more...

Upcoming Events

A Summer Night For Civil Rights  |  Jun 23, 2012 at 6:00 pm

VENUE : Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center - 1935 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
COST : $100.00 per Person, $30.00 per Person, $20.00 per Person

Start your summer off right. Enjoy a night of comedy, inspiring poetry, and hip-hop, brought to you by CAIR-LA more...

CPR Certification Training & Post-Trauma Intervention Training  |  Jun 09, 2012 at 8:30 am

VENUE : IIOC Islamic Institute of Orange County - 1220 N. State College Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92806

The ongoing crisis in Syria has reminded us for the need to become trained and prepared in such unfortunate circumstances. more...

REGISTRATION CLOSED: California Muslim Day at the Capitol  |  May 07, 2012 at 8:00 am

VENUE :

Be part of this historic event! more...

National Muslim Business Conference 2012  |  Apr 29, 2012 at 10:02 am

VENUE : Masjid Bilal Islamic Center & Educational Facility - 4016 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011

It is with the highest regard and great pleasure that the National Muslim Business Council (NMBC) continues to dedicate the Annual NMBC Conference to the legacy of the great leader and servant of Almighty G-D, Imam W. Deen Mohammed (AS). more...

43rd Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage  |  Apr 28, 2012 at 5:59 am

VENUE : Manzanar National Historic Site - , Independence, CA

Join CAIR-LA for a Trip to Manzanar more...

United We Stand for a Free Syria  |  Mar 18, 2012 at 2:00 pm

VENUE : Anaheim Hilton - 777 Convention way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Commemoration of the first anniversary of the Syrian Revolution more...

Media Relations 101  |  Mar 17, 2012 at 10:00 am

VENUE : Islamic Center of South Bay - 25816 Walnut Street, Lomita, CA 90717

Islamic Center of South Bay presents: Media Relations 101 workshop more...

CAIR-LA & ICUJP Invite You to a Special Benefit Performance of “Sarah’s War”  |  Mar 11, 2012 at 2:59 pm

VENUE : Hudson Theatre - 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood , CA 90038

Fictional play based on real life experiences of Peace Activist Rachel Corrie. more...

Emergency Fundraising Dinner for Syrian Refugees  |  Mar 10, 2012 at 6:00 pm

VENUE : Hilton Anaheim - 777 Convention Way, Anaheim , CA

Islamic Relief USA Presents more...

Day of Remembrance  |  Feb 18, 2012 at 2:00 pm

VENUE : Japanese American National Museum - 369 E. First St., Los Angeles, CA 90012

70 years after EO 9066 more...

Bridging Communities 2012 Program Registration  |  Jan 28, 2012 at 9:00 am

VENUE : JACCC & CAIR-LA - Sessions alternate between, Anaheim (CAIR) & LA (JACCC), CA
COST : $150.00 per Person



Bridging Communities 2012 CAIR, JACL, NCRR, and Kizuna more...

USC Muslim Student Union Presents: The Hijab  |  Jan 26, 2012 at 6:00 pm

VENUE : United University Church - 817 West 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90089

Personal identity and stereotypes unveiled. more...

Know Your Rights Community Workshop  |  Jan 13, 2012 at 8:00 pm

VENUE : Chino Valley Islamic Center - 5565 Daniels St., Chino, CA 91710

Empowering Your Community Workshop more...

CLOSE GUANTÁNAMO NOW!  |  Jan 11, 2012 at 9:00 am

VENUE : Downtown LA Federal Building - 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

This international day of protest marks the 10th anniversary of the Guantánamo prison and the human rights violations it represents, including torture, detention without charge, unfair trials, Islamophobia, and impunity for crimes by US government officials. more...

Making Democracy Work (SOLD OUT)  |  Nov 05, 2011 at 5:29 pm

VENUE : Hilton Anaheim - 777 Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

CAIR-LA thanks you for your tremendous support. If you have an open seat at your table or will no longer be able to attend the Gala, please contact the CAIR office to allow others to purchase a ticket and/or take your place. more...

10 Years After the PATRIOT Act: Where do we go from here?  |  Oct 26, 2011 at 6:00 pm

VENUE : http://maps.google.com/maps?q=ACLU+of+Southern+California+1313+West+8th+Street,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90017&daddr=1313+W+8th+St+%23+20 - 1313 West 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017

This October 26 marks the 10th anniversary of the passage of the PATRIOT Act. Join us for an important panel discussion on how our communities’ lives, rights and liberties have been impacted in the post September 11th world and what you can do about it. more...

CAIR-LA presents: STEP (Stand and Engage Project) Training Program  |  Oct 08, 2011 at 7:00 pm

VENUE : Al-Nur Islamic Center - 4797 W. Phillips Blvd., Ontario, CA 91762

STEPping Up: Empowering Your Community Workshop more...

CAIR-LA presents: STEP (Stand and Engage Project) Training Program  |  Oct 07, 2011 at 7:00 pm

VENUE : Islamic Center of Irvine - 2 Truman, Irvine, CA 92620

STEPping Up: Empowering Your Community Workshop more...

Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace present: “STOP the WARS! FUND JOBS!”  |  Oct 07, 2011 at 9:00 am

VENUE : La Placita Church - 535 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Join people of faith and conscience in protest of perpetual war by engaging in reflection, demonstration and nonviolent civil disobedience organized by ICUJP this Friday, Oct. 7. more...

American Islamic Institute of Antelope Valley Presents: Islam in the Modern World Forum  |  Sep 30, 2011 at 11:25 am

VENUE : Antelope Valley College - 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536

Come join a forum discussion with esteemed panelists, discussing the beliefs and practices of Muslims and how they relate to the world we live in. more...

Disney Hotel Workers Community Briefing  |  Sep 27, 2011 at 9:14 am

VENUE : St. Anselm Church - 13091 Galway St., Garden Grove, CA 92844

On September 27th, there will be a community briefing for Disney Hotel workers, addressing the company's rigidity in its healthcare plans. Please join and support the effort for a just resolution. more...

The Role of Muslims in America  |  Sep 22, 2011 at 5:00 pm

VENUE : Orange Coast College Robert B. Moore Theater - 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Sponsored by Orange Coast College Muslim Student Association, Council on American-Islamic Relations and the Islamic Society of Orange County more...

Yalla Walk Pink!  |  Sep 19, 2011 at 5:01 pm

VENUE : Pacific Life - 700 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660

Register for the Orange County race for the cure for breast cancer. more...

The Urgency of 9/11/11: Challenging U.S. War-making  |  Sep 11, 2011 at 7:00 pm

VENUE : All Saints Church - 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena,

A conversation with Faith Leaders on the promotion of war and violence in the last decade. more...

9/11 Service at Fish Interfaith Center  |  Sep 11, 2011 at 6:00 pm

VENUE :

Join Chapman campus community for a remembrance of lamentation and hope. more...

9/11 Interfaith Remembrance  |  Sep 11, 2011 at 4:00 pm

VENUE : First Congregational Church - 241 Cedar Avenue, Long Beach,

Service sponsored by the South Coast Interfaith Council. more...

Interfaith Walk for Hope and Peace  |  Sep 11, 2011 at 2:00 pm

VENUE : City of Knowledge - Foothill St & Garey Ave., Pomona,

People from various walks of life will participate. more...

City of Anaheim to Hold 9/11 Observance  |  Sep 11, 2011 at 12:30 pm

VENUE : Pearson Park Amphitheatre - 401 N. Lemon St., Anaheim ,

Brad Burlingame, brother of American Airlines Flight #77 pilot Chic Burlingame, will share his thoughts and remembrances of the day. more...

Townhall Featuring NY Muslim Firefighter  |  Sep 11, 2011 at 12:00 pm

VENUE : Mission Viejo mosque - 23581 Madero, Mission Viejo,

Event to commemorate 9/11 firefighters and first responders on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 attacks. more...

A Service of Remembrance and Hope  |  Sep 11, 2011 at 11:00 am

VENUE : Fairview Community Church - 2525 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa,

Service to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks. more...

LA Council of Religious Leaders to hold “One Light, One Peace, One World” Interfaith Event  |  Sep 10, 2011 at 7:30 pm

VENUE :

Program welcomed by LA City Council, Council President Garcetti, in partnership with Shura Council of So. Calif. more...

Service Project hosted by Islamic Institute of Orange County  |  Sep 10, 2011 at 1:29 pm

VENUE :

Project is part of City of Anaheim's 9/11 Service and Remembrance Week. more...

CAIR-LA Rep to Speak on Islamophobia at OC Progressive Summit 2011  |  Sep 10, 2011 at 9:00 am

VENUE : Delhi Community Center - 505 E. Central Ave, Santa Ana, CA

Summit to be addressed by Christine Chavez, granddaughter of Cesar Chavez, and Jim Hightower. more...

9/11 Joint Interfaith Project  |  Sep 10, 2011 at 8:00 am

VENUE : Islamic Society of Corona Norco - 465 Santana Way, Corona,

Come be a part of something life-changing. more...

Leadership Summit  |  Jul 09, 2011 at 10:00 am

VENUE : Islamic Center of Reseda - 18206 Victory Blvd., Reseda, CA
COST : $$25.00 per Person

Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) & the Muslim American Society (MAS) present the Leadership Summit. more...

CAIR-LA Deputy Director to Speak at NASABA Convention  |  Jun 25, 2011 at 9:00 am

VENUE : J.W. Marriot Hotel at LA Live - Platinum Ballroom, Salon I/J , Los Angeles, CA

Ameena Mirza Qazi will join other advocacy leaders at South Asian law conference to discuss government regulation more...

Irvine 11 Fundraiser with Dr. John Esposito  |  Jun 18, 2011 at 6:30 pm

VENUE : University of California, Irvine - Pacific Ballroom - Student Center, Irvine, CA 92697

A free event to raise funds for nearly $50,000 in legal costs for the Irvine 11 case more...

“Light in Her Eyes” Sneak Preview & Fundraiser  |  Jun 18, 2011 at 3:00 pm

VENUE : - 2806 Clearwater Street, Los Angeles, CA 90039

A Documentary about a Women's Qur'an School in Damascus, Syria more...

Citizenship Fair  |  Jun 12, 2011 at 9:00 am

VENUE : Islamic Institute of Orange County - 1220 N. State College Blvd. , Anaheim, CA 92801

A comprehensive event geared to help you complete your citizenship process. more...

The Reality of Islamophobia  |  Jun 11, 2011 at 5:45 pm

VENUE : Islamic Institute of Orange County - 1220 N. State College Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92801

A Community Townhall and Call for Action. more...

CAIR-LA Defending Our Democracy  |  May 22, 2011 at 12:30 pm

VENUE : Olympia Banquet Hall - 16922 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406

Sponsored by: Muslim American Society (MAS) - Valley Chapter & Afghan American Muslim Outreach (AAMO) more...

May Day March and Rally  |  May 01, 2011 at 9:59 am

VENUE : - Corner of Olympic & Broadway, Downtown Losl Angeles, CA

Community Members Encouraged to Participate on Sunday more...

Transforming Our Communities  |  Apr 23, 2011 at 8:30 am

VENUE : Anaheim Marriott - 700 West Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

CAIR-LA Leadership Conference 2011 more...

African American Islam  |  Apr 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm

VENUE : University of Southern California (USC) - 900 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007

Lost-Found: The African American's Journey to Al-Islam & The Legacy of Imam W. Deen Mohammed more...

Islam Awareness Week  |  Apr 18, 2011 at 7:00 pm

VENUE : California State University, Northridge - 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330

Talk on Islamophobia in the Media more...

“Never Again, For Anyone” Talk by Holocaust Survivor Hajo Meyer  |  Feb 19, 2011 at 7:30 pm

VENUE : First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles - Channing Hall, 1st Floor, 2936 West 8th Street , Los Angeles , CA 90005

Hajo Meyer will share his experiences at Auschwitz concentration camp and what Lessons to draw. more...

2011 Day of Remembrance  |  Feb 19, 2011 at 2:00 pm

VENUE : Japanese American National Museum - 369 E 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA

Day of Remembrance commemorates the Signing of Executive Order 9066 more...

CAIR-LA Rep to Speak on “Battling Islamophobia”  |  Feb 19, 2011 at 2:00 pm

VENUE : Irvine Ranch Water District - 15600 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, CA

Presentation will Focus on Challenges Faced by the Muslim Community. more...

CAIR-Los Angeles to Hold Private Screening of ‘Mooz-lum’  |  Feb 13, 2011 at 1:30 pm

VENUE : Block at Orange - 20 City Boulevard, Orange, CA 92868

CAIR-Greater Los Angeles Area invites You to a Private Screening of Upcoming Film 'Mooz-lum' more...

Bridging Communities  |  Jan 31, 2011 at 6:32 pm

VENUE : Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, a Mosque, and the CAIR-LA Office - , ,

Applications due January 31, 2011 more...

The Politics of Fear and Persecution: Then & Now  |  Dec 07, 2010 at 6:30 pm

VENUE : Japanese American National Museum - 369 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

CAIR-LA Executive Director Hussam Ayloush to speak on panel of "The Politics of Fear and Persecution: Then and Now" at the Japanese American National Museum more...

CAIR-LA Rep to Speak at MLFA Dinner  |  Dec 04, 2010 at 5:30 pm

VENUE : Sheraton Anaheim - 900 South Disneyland Drive,, Anaheim, CA 92802

Come out this Saturday to the Sheraton Anaheim to hear David Cole, and CAIR-LA Deputy Executive Director, Ameena Mirza Qazi speak at an MLFA Benefit Dinner more...

“The Calling” Film Screening & Interfaith Panel  |  Nov 30, 2010 at 8:00 pm

VENUE : The Warner Grand Theatre - 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA 90731

A documentary showcasing young religious leaders and their involvement in local cities and neighborhoods. more...

CAIR-LA Rep to Speak at MAS Regional Convention  |  Nov 27, 2010 at 10:45 am

VENUE : Westin Hotel - 5400 West Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

On Saturday, Nov. 27, a representative of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Greater Los Angeles Area (CAIR-LA) will give a talk on the significance of and various ways for Muslims to reach out to the poor and the oppressed in society. more...

CAIR-LA Rep to Discuss Muslim-Japanese Outreach  |  Nov 19, 2010 at 7:30 pm

VENUE : Harry Bridges Institute - 350 W. 5th Street Suite 909, San Pedro, CA

On Friday, Nov. 19, a representative of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Greater Los Angeles Area (CAIR-LA) will discuss Muslim-Japanese outreach and coalition work at a gathering hosted by San Pedro Neighbors for Peace and Justice. more...

Know Your Rights Workshop  |  Nov 10, 2010 at 7:00 pm

VENUE : Masjid Al-Ansar - , ,

CAIR-LA Civil Rights Department will hold a Know Your Rights workshop at the West Coast Islamic Society (Masjid Al-Ansar) this Wednesday at 7 p.m. more...

CAIR-LA 14th Annual Banquet (SOLD OUT)  |  Oct 30, 2010 at 5:30 pm

VENUE : Hilton Anaheim - 777 Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

CAIR-LA thanks you for your tremendous support. If you have an open seat at your table or will no longer be able to attend the banquet, please contact the CAIR office to allow others to purchase a ticket and/or take your place. more...

Elections Twenty Ten  |  Oct 24, 2010 at 5:00 pm

VENUE : Islamic Society of Corona-Norco - 465 Santana Way, Corona, CA 92881

Hosted by CAIR-California PAC more...

Elections Twenty Ten  |  Oct 24, 2010 at 10:00 am

VENUE : Islamic Society of Orange County - , Garden Grove, CA 92744

Hosted by CAIR-California PAC more...

Proposition Forum  |  Oct 19, 2010 at 7:00 pm

VENUE : IMAN Center - 3376 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CA

Free Admission, Free Parking more...

School Bullying workshop to be given by CAIR-LA Civil Rights Manager Affad Shaikh  |  Oct 01, 2010 at 2:40 pm

VENUE :

‎'School Bullying' workshop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Islamic Institute of Orange County. CAIR-LA Civil Rights Manager Affad Shaikh will speak. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend the workshop and learn about what can be done if their children at bullied at school. more...

CAIR-LA and the Islamic Community Center of Redlands to Host Know Your Rights Workshop  |  Jul 02, 2010 at 7:30 pm

VENUE : - 24769 Redlands Blvd., Loma Linda, CA 92354

ICCR invites you to the monthly Potluck Community Night more...

Apply for CAIR’s Summer Internship Program  |  May 17, 2010 at 5:33 pm

VENUE :

And Be Part of the Change! more...

Sign Up Today: Participate in the Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage  |  Apr 24, 2010 at 6:00 am

VENUE : Manzanar National Historice Site - , , CA

What happens when more than 10,000 innocent men, women, and children are imprisoned against their will in cramped camps under squalid conditions? more...