In 2018, WISE held a Congressional briefing hosted by New York Representative Thomas Suozzi (D) for members of Congress, staffers, think tanks, where WISE presented a Policy brief, with key recommendations for elected officials. WISE is continuing to present WISE Up to Mayors and elected officials to demonstrate a plan by American Muslims to proactively engage in safeguarding communities.

• Engage directly with members of the Muslim community to develop relationships of trust. Representatives have a responsibility to engage with all their constituents and must “get to know their Muslim Neighbor.”
• Include Muslim experts from all fields in meetings on a range of policy issues that are important to constituents.
• Visit civic gatherings at local mosques and attend special religious celebrations.
• Recognize exemplary local individuals, events, and programs through statements in the congressional record

Download the Congressional Briefing report

The WISE UP Campaign included Townhall Dialogues to engage the general public through a heartland tour organized in collaboration with Muslim and Non-Muslim grassroot partners

Greenville Townhall Dialogue – Hughes Main Library, March 15th, 2018, Greenville, SC.

Bronxville Townhall Dialogue – April 10th, 2018, The Bronxville Public Library, Bronxville, NY

Manhattan Townhall Dialogue – February 15th, 2018, Manhattan College, Manhattan, NY

Westchester Townhall Dialogue – December 12, 2017, Westchester, NY

Philadelphia Townhall Dialogue – December 3rd, 2017, The Dialogue Institute, Philadelphia, PA