(ATLANTA, GA, 2/28/2025) – On Thursday February 27th, the Georgia Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Georgia) and Georgia Muslim Voter Project (GAMVP) hosted Muslim Advocacy Day at the Georgia State Capitol.
For the third consecutive year, this event brought over 100 Georgia Muslims to the state capitol for an opportunity to meet with their legislators and address key issues affecting Muslims in Georgia.
Over 16 non-profit organizations sponsored and joined the event. Attendees participated in a lobbying workshop, where they learned how to lobby their elected officials. Following the training, attendees had the opportunity to hold their legislators to account. Representatives Rep. Derrick Jackson and Rep. Carolyn Hugley also stopped by and commended the turnout and advocacy efforts of Georgia Muslims.
Attendees were addressed by Georgia Muslim elected officials Senator Sheikh Rahman, Senator Nabilah Islam and Representative Ruwa Romman.
CAIR-Georgia Executive Director Azka Mahmood stated, “Part of CAIR-Georgia’s core mission is to empower American Muslims, and we co-host Muslim Advocacy Day to do exactly that. By providing lobbying training, we demonstrate the ease and accessibility of lobbying. Through enabling American Muslims to meet their legislators, CAIR-Georgia helps the community keep elected officials accountable. Alongside our partners, we believe that advocacy as Georgians is one of the key ways in which American Muslims can bring about positive change for themselves and others.”
Shafina Khabani, Executive Director of Georgia Muslim Voter Project remarked, “Georgia Muslim Advocacy Day provides a platform for Muslim Americans to address pressing issues with policymakers. Our communities want to be a part of the legislative process and ensure that policies are created for the betterment of all Georgians. By advocating for our rights and promoting inclusivity, we demonstrate our commitment to a better future for all people, regardless of faith or background.”
The attendees at the Muslim Advocacy Day represented different faith traditions, races, ages, and organizations. Students, young activists, college graduates, professionals, parents and elderly citizens alike advocated for immigrants’ rights, criminal justice reform, and free speech.
CAIR-Georgia’s mission is to protect civil rights, promote justice, empower American Muslims and enhance the understanding of Islam.
Georgia Muslim Voter Project’s mission is to activate Muslim voters in order to elevate our voices. We stand for equal representation and justice in all forms.
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CONTACT: Nazia Khanzada, CAIR-Georgia Communications Manager, [email protected], Urooj Ali, GAMVP Communications Manager, [email protected]