(CLEVELAND, OH, 5/31/2012) – A representative of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Chapter recently spoke to members of the New Muslim Support Network during their weekly meeting at the Islamic Center of Cleveland.

CAIR Cleveland Executive Director Julia Shearson presented a talk on women in Islam with a focus on the role of women in Islam as revealed in the Quran and Sunnah. Past presentations offered by CAIR to the New Muslim Support Network include “Challenging Islamophobia” and “Profiling Islam: Faith Under Surveillance”.

CAIR offers a number of seminars and talks on a variety of topics. To arrange a speaking event or for information about CAIR speakers, contact CAIR-Cleveland Executive Director Julia A. Shearson, jshearson@cair.com, 216-830-2247 or 216-440-2247.

CAIR, America’s largest Islamic civil liberties and advocacy group has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

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