Muslim Women Making A Difference Towards An Integrated Society

22. October, 2010ActivitiesNo comments

Men and women from the members of the Australian community and dignitaries who have strong affiliations with the Muslim community participated on the first day of the conference.  The program commenced with the traditional ‘Welcome to the Country’ by Aunty Kerry Lennis.

This was followed by recital of Surah Rahman by Imam Abdul Kader of Guildford Mosque.

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Muslim Women’s National Network of Australia, Inc.

27. May, 2009ActivitiesNo comments

Report for the period 2008 to 2009 

MWNNA’s goals and objectives are to:

1. improve Muslim women’s capacity to represent their interests in Australia, particularly in relation to gender disadvantage and discrimination;
2. enhance understanding of governance issues including accountability and transparency;
3. improve networks and alliances between MWNNA , Muslim women and other women’s organisations;
4. participate in interfaith dialogue.
5. promote a positive image of Muslim Women in Australia.

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Activities

25. May, 2009ActivitiesNo comments

• Networking between Muslim women of all ethnic groups throughout Australia. MWNNA has close contacts with Muslim women ’s groups interstate & overseas.
• Representing the views of Muslim women to Federal, State and Local Government and to government agencies throughout Australia; helping to bridge the cultural gap between Muslim and non-Muslim communities and between communities and government agencies.
• Holding information workshops and seminars to inform Muslims and non-Muslims of religious and cultural issues which affect Muslim women in Australia. Hosting local and overseas speakers to advise and inform participants about the Islamic view on topical issues.

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