ADC  is the oldest and largest civil rights organization for Arab-Americans.

The San Diego Chapter of the ADC works with the national organization to:

-- Defend and promote human rights, civil rights, and liberties of Arab Americans and other persons of Arab heritage.

-- Combat stereotypes and discrimination against and affecting the Arab-American community in the United States.

-- Serve as a public voice for the Arab-American community in the United States on domestic and foreign policy issues.

-- Educate the American public in order to promote greater understanding of Arab history and culture.