Plus, learn how to protect yourself while standing up for Palestinian rights. No images? Click here Oct. 11, 2023 How You Can Help the People of Palestine Right NowThe CAIR-CA staff and board express their heartfelt condolences and mourn with the families who have lost loved ones in the Israeli assault on Gaza. As many of you are aware, Israel has blocked entry points; cut power, water, and gas; caused communication barriers; and is bombing residential apartments to intentionally target civilians. Many of us have family members in Gaza and are being personally impacted by this horrific situation. We, along with you, are in pain. Below is a list of resources you can use to take action, provide support for those affected, and protect yourself as you make these efforts. Information & ResourcesTake Action: Urge Your Members of Congress to Address Root Cause of Mideast ViolenceCAIR calls upon Congress to endorse the appeal for an immediate ceasefire and to leverage its influence in advocating for a just and enduring peace that encompasses an end to the occupation and the establishment of a permanent solution that respects the rights and dignity of all people. Support Humanitarian Relief EffortsRespond to Biased StatementsMany schools, universities, and employers have recently released one-sided statements of support for Israel. We know that these blatantly biased statements can be extremely upsetting and damaging to the Muslim and Palestinian communities, so we created a downloadable template you can fill out and send to your school or university. Know Your Rights When ProtestingProtesting is an important way to exercise your right to free speech and to make your voice heard on issues of importance to you. However, it can also be intimidating, and so we encourage you to familiarize yourself with your rights before you and your loved ones go out to protest with community members. Read CAIR-LA's StatementThe Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) and Jewish Voice for Peace, Los Angeles (JVP-LA) strongly condemned recent biased political statements on the violence in the Middle East made by two school districts in Los Angeles County. Dua for the People of Palestineاللهم أصلح أحوال المسلمين في فلسطين. اللهم أصلح أحوال المسلمين في فلسطين و في كل مكان، يا ذا الجلال والإكرام Allahuma aslih ahwal al-Muslimina fi Filistin, Allahuma aslih ahwal al-Muslimina fi Filistin wa fi kulli makan, ya Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram Oh Allah, rectify the affairs of the Muslims in Palestine. Oh Allah, rectify the affairs of the Muslims in Palestine and in every place, oh Lord of Majesty and Bounty. Report Bullying & HarassmentWith the blatantly biased news coverage of Israel's assault on Gaza and many organizations releasing one-sided statements of support for Israel, Muslims and Palestinians may find themselves the targets of bullying and discrimination. To report any bias incidents, contact CAIR-LA’s Civil Rights Department at (714) 776-1177 or submit an intake form. Stay Up to Date
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