Muslim Women of America

To organize Muslim women in America, to support a system of government in America for the common good of all.

Unite the collective voice of Muslim women in America, so that voice may be represented in civic engagement

The Muslim Women of America is a broad based coalition of organizations, businesses and individuals who proclaim Islam as our faith and America as our land. The Muslim Women of America convene to support a system of government for the common good of all Americans.

The concept of Muslim Women of America was born out of the realization that we, Muslim women are an integral piece of the American fiber. With that reality we are also absent as a united base at the policy making table cross the country locally and nationally. 

What we find to be true is that the significant challenges facing our families and communities today are the same for all Americans. 

Historically, positive change has come about when people come together for a common cause. Thus, the Muslim Women of America is presented. Muslim Women of America does not exist to replace or rival any other existing organization, but to work in collaboration with other national organizations to bring to the forefront the vast contributions and engagement of Muslim women both locally and nationally.

Muslim Women of America intends to function as a networking, coalition-building, and advocacy vehicle. Recognizing that the use of our collective influence on issues affecting women, their families and communities will have a tremendous impact.

Education; we support

• Equal educational opportunity for all
• Access for all to affordable higher education and training throughout the lifespan
• Increased federal, state and local funding for primary and secondary education with emphasis in science, math and technology

Economics; we support

• Economic security for all
• Increased support to entrepreneurs and small businesses
• A system of welfare that does not support generational poverty
• Affordable housing and home ownership

Healthcare; we support

• Universal healthcare plan for all, that includes a public option plan
• Affordable, comprehensive and culturally appropriate health care throughout one's life, in its totality of the human being
• Elimination of disparity for health care based on race, ethnicity and/or income level

Civil Rights; we support

• Protection of all of the fundamental freedoms and civil rights of American citizens
• Full enforcement of current laws that prohibit all forms harassment and discrimination
• Religious freedoms endowed by the constitution of the US including a Muslim woman’s right to religious headwear
• Effectively addressing the concerns of traditionally underserved victims such as the disabled, elderly, immigrant, rural, women and communities of color
• Adoption and full enforcement of hate crimes laws, including those based on religious orientation, gender, and disability

Foreign Policy; we support

• Protection and full defense of all human rights particularly our country’s activity in the promotion and support such protections.
• We support a free and independent Palestine
• We support a safe Darfur

U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison

Throughout my career in public service, I have believed in making policitics more inclusive. Historically, Muslims - especially Muslim women - have not been recognized as major leaders in their communities. I cam proud to see Muslim women gather together to speak with a united voice.

 United States Representative André Carson

I would like to congratulate Muslim Women of America hor holding their first National Legislative Day. I am pleased that so many women from all over the country will be meeting on Captitol Hill to share and exchange ideas and participate in our naion's democratic proces.s.