Programs of the American Islamic Congress

Widely-held stereotypes regard Muslims as violent, chauvinist, and muzzling. AIC's programs challenge this perception – and the reality that drives it. Our work promotes Nonviolence, Women’s Equality, & Free Expression via these thematic campaigns:

• “No Buts”: Unequivocally denouncing terrorism without rationalizations and providing nonviolence training for young reformers
  
  
• “50/50”: Treating Muslim women as equal partners in communities at home and abroad, including leadership roles, civic rights, and an end to 'honor killings'
  
  
• “Think Different”: Supporting free speech advocates, bloggers, and activists under fire – and highlighting under-reported reform efforts in Muslim world.

These campaigns are advanced through specific efforts on American campuses, via interfaith community dialogue, on Capitol Hill, within the Mideast civil rights movement, on the ground supporting Iraqi women civic leaders, and media outreach.

View our spotlight campaigns at right and learn how you can get involved.

Capitol Hill Distinguished Speaker Series - Panels on Muslim affairs for Congress

Project Nur - A "light" on campus promoting student leadership and activism

Public Education - Guides on interfaith dialogue, hate speech response, and more

HAMSA: Hands Across the Mideast Support Alliance - Aiding civil rights reformers

Muslim Interfaith Council - Building bridges without baggage via open dialogue

Pledge for Iraq - Empowering women civic leaders and civil society via grants and training