Women’s Rights on Marriage, Sexuality & Health in Islam - Seminar

29 Jun 2009

This seminar is a joint programme between FORWARD and the Islamic Cultural Centre.

The seminar aims to explore women's health, sexuality and rights in the Islamic context, share research findings and programme experiences in responding to so-called “honour based” violence and other forms of gender based violence; and to discuss strategies on how Muslim communities and leaders can respond better to promote rights of women and girls.

The Seminar content will include:

• Marriage, sexuality & women’s rights in Islam,
• The New UK Islamic Marriage Contract & entitlements,

• Honour based violence & domestic violence and Islam,

• Reproductive health, contraception & family planning,

• Community based research on FGM, sexuality & health

• To register to attend the seminar:

  Please complete the booking form and return to Khalda El-Hafiz

  khalda@forwarduk.org.uk

  Or call FORWARD on: 020 8960 4000 / 07868708522

  This seminar is supported by The Equality and Human Rights Commission