(COLUMBUS, OH – 1/19/24) – The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today welcomed the mobilization of the local community, along with its partners, American Muslim for Palestine (AMP) – Toledo, Palestinian Liberation Movement (PLM JUST), MAS Columbus, and Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), after more than 400 community members from Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, and Toledo areas traveled by bus to participate in the March on Washington for Gaza.
The event gathered 400,000+ from across the United States at Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC on January 13th, which was organized by the American Muslim Taskforce for Palestine.
SEE: CAIR Commends 400,000+ Marchers for Historic Turnout at March on Washington for Gaza
“We are proud to have rallied our community to actively participate in the March on Washington for Gaza,” said CAIR-Ohio Executive Director Amina Barhumi. “This historic turnout signifies our collective commitment to urging the Biden administration and congress to take immediate action to stop the genocide in Gaza and hold Israel accountable for its crimes against humanity. We demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire and an end to support of the Israeli apartheid government.”
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization, with three offices in Ohio – Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland. The organization is dedicated to enhancing understanding of Islam, protecting civil rights, promoting justice, and empowering American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR-Ohio Executive Director Amina Barhumi: abarhumi@cair.com | 614-763-6557
