(ATLANTA, GA – 3/26/17) On Sunday, March 26th, the Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations delivered keynote remarks at “Dispelling the Myths: Islam, Refugees & Women,” a community event hosted by the Refugee Women’s Network at Emory Presbyerian Church.
During the event, CAIR-GA executive director Edward Ahmed Mitchell dispelled common myths related to refugees, as well as the religion of Islam.
“CAIR Georgia and the Refugee Women’s Network agree that education is the best vaccine against discrimination,” Mitchell said. “That’s why we united to educate our neighbors about issues related to refugees and immigrants. We have nothing to fear from refugees, who fled war and famine to build a better life for themselves.”
“RWN inspires and equips refugee and immigrant women to become leaders in their homes, businesses, and communities,” the non-profit organization said. “For more than 20 years, we’ve continued to be the only organization in Georgia that specifically serves refugee women.
“RWN’s spectrum of services meets women where they are; whether they’ve been in the US for three months or three years. Whether they need help enrolling their children in school or they’re preparing to open their own business, we help women on their journey to become independent and self-sufficient.”