Sisters
in Islam
JKR No 851
Jalan Lapangan Terbang Lama
50490 Kuala Lumpur
Wilayah Persekutuan
Tel:
03-2426121
Fax: 03-76298051
E-mail: sis@sisfora.po.my
| Established:
1993 |
Contact
Person: Ms Zariah Anwar |
| Designation:
Co-ordinator |
Status:
Registrar of Companies (ROC) |
| No.
of members: 10 |
No.
of Staff: Not available |
Management
Structure: Board of Directors (3)
Objectives:
| 1. |
To
develop and promote a framework on women's rights in Islam which takes
into consideration women's experiences and realities. |
| 2. |
To
promote a re-reading of the foundation, textual sources in Islam and
cultural practices of Muslims that reinforce and reaffirm the equality
of persons and democratic principles. |
| 3. |
To
engage in awareness raising, advocacy and education on the issues
of equality and justice in Islam. |
Core
Activity: Women and development
Area
of Interest: Islam, Women's rights, Human rights, Democracy, Public education.
Type
of Activity: Research, Creating public awareness / Advocacy, Seminars,
Talks and forums, Publications.
Affiliation:
Nil
Publications:
Booklets:
Are Women and Men Equal Before Allah?
Are Muslim Men Allowed To Beat Their Wives?
Shari'a Law and the Modern Nation State.
Islam, Gender and Women's Rights.
Hudud in Malaysia.
Muslim Women in the Family and Society.
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