(CLEVELAND, OHIO, 3/25/24) The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OH) today welcomed the Cleveland City Council’s passage of a resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza following 17 consecutive weeks of advocacy by community activists.
Tonight, the Cleveland City Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution passed with 16 “yes” votes and one absent. The resolution was promoted for 17 weeks by a coalition of community activists, including Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), Fifth Christian Church, Party for Socialism and Liberation, Young Latinos Network, Palestinian Youth Movement, U.S. Palestinian Community Network, Palestinian Existence for Peace Society, OPAWL, Democratic Socialists of America, and the Interreligious Task Force on South America (IRTF).
In a statement, CAIR Cleveland Executive Director Faten Odeh said:
“Tonight is a historical moment and a testament to the people of Cleveland’s will and determination to speak out against injustice and inhumanity. It’s been 17 weeks and throughout those 17 weeks we made bonds of sisterhood and brotherhood across societal boundaries to stand up for humanity. This is proof that your voice does make a difference. The fight against injustice doesn’t reap rewards overnight. It takes true grit and dedication.”
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. CAIR-Ohio’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. CAIR-Ohio has offices in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR-Ohio, Cleveland & Northern Ohio Executive Director Faten Odeh, fodeh@cair.com, 216-830-2247