Muslim
Aisyiyah
President: Elyda Djazman
Jl.KHA.Dahlan. No.32
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Tel: 62.274.562171
Fax: 62.274.562171
Magazine: Suara 'Aisyiyah' ( 'Aisyiyah' voice)
Human Rights/Political Status of Women
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Microcredit
Reproductive Issues
Environment
Health
Economic Status of Women
Support Groups
Fellowship/Community
Outreach and Mission
Education
Study of Sacred Texts/Religious Education
Conflict Resolution and Peace Building
Interfaith Dialogue
Culture & Yurnalist
Al-Faisaliyaa Women's Charity Association
Board Member: Souad Aboud Bin Afif
Jedda, Saudi Arabia
Tel: 966.2.6535000 or 966.2.6518504
Fax: 966.2.6514283
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Health
Al-Huda International Institute of Islamic Education for Women
Founder: Farhat Hashmi
58 Nazimuddin Road
F 8/4
Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: 92.51.2261759
Fax: 92.51.2264773
email: alhuda@isb.comsats.net.pk
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Newsletter: Al-Huda (The Guidance)
Set up for the understanding and promotion of Islamic education amongst women,
the institute is an entirely non-sectarian and non-political body which is
working for the advancement of true Islamic learning and thought. Aims to
impart a sound knowledge of Islam, with an understanding of the practical
implications of its teachings in the contemporary world; to equip students
with the ability to invite others to Islam in a peaceful and non-aggressive
manner; to help students acquire first-hand knowledge about
Islam and make them able to understand the Qur'an directly; and to revive
the humanitarian aspect of Islamic teachings.
Al-Maqassid Islamic Charity Association
Administrative Director: Tahir Hashim Mohammad Al-Nimry
Jerusalem, Palestine
Tel: 972.2.6284746 or 972.2.6284746
Fax: 972.2.6280853 or 972.2.6288392
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Health
Refugees
Al-Nahda Women's Charity Association
Contact: Masha'ir Mohammad Al-Suleiman Al-Anbar
Al-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tel: 966.2.6630239
Fax: 966.2.6611950
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Health
Al Zahra Muslim Women's Association
9 Martin Ave.
Arncliffe
Sydney, NSW 2205
Australia
Tel: 61.2.959.73553
Fax: 61.2.959.92105
email: azma@ozemail.com.au
Amal Association
Financial and Administrative Officer:
Um Kulthoum Bint Al-Yassea
Nouakchott, Mauritania
Tel: 22.22.51962
Fax: 22.22.57156
Economic and Social Development
Environment
An-Nisaa Foundation
Coordinators: Sister Sandy and Sister Farida
25-23 Steinway Street
Long Island City, NY 11103
USA
Tel: 1.718.204.2323 or 1.718.777.1900
Fax: 1.718.932.6984
An-Nisaa was founded to help educate Muslim women about their religion. We
offer arabic, Quran and Islamic studies classes for sisters. Counseling and
assistance is also offered by An-Nisaa. Non-Muslims interested in Islam may
join our meetings to learn more about Islam. Our organization is filled with
caring and knowledgeable sisters ready to help you in your learning.
Ansaar Muslim Sisters
P.O. Box 90039
Mombasa
Kenya
Association El Houda pour l'Action Feminine
President: Dr. Fatma Khalil
125 Avenue des Pleiades
Hay Raja
Casablanca, Morocco
Fax: 212.2.83.45.23
Association Fatma
Director: Fatima Hukovic
Marsala Tita 9
Sarajevo, Bosnia
Tel: 387.33.442.985
Fax: 387.33.663.970
Al-Nahda Women's Charity Association
Contact: Masha'ir Mohammad Al-Suleiman Al-Anbar
Al-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tel: 966.2.6630239
Fax: 966.2.6611950
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Health
Al Zahra Muslim Women's Association
9 Martin Ave.
Arncliffe
Sydney, NSW 2205
Australia
Tel: 61.2.959.73553
Fax: 61.2.959.92105
email: azma@ozemail.com.au
Amal Association
Financial and Administrative Officer:
Um Kulthoum Bint Al-Yassea
Nouakchott, Mauritania
Tel: 22.22.51962
Fax: 22.22.57156
Economic and Social Development
Environment
An-Nisaa Foundation
Coordinators: Sister Sandy and Sister Farida
25-23 Steinway Street
Long Island City, NY 11103
USA
Tel: 1.718.204.2323 or 1.718.777.1900
Fax: 1.718.932.6984
An-Nisaa was founded to help educate Muslim women about their religion. We
offer arabic, Quran and Islamic studies classes for sisters. Counseling and
assistance is also offered by An-Nisaa. Non-Muslims interested in Islam may
join our meetings to learn more about Islam. Our organization is filled with
caring and knowledgeable sisters ready to help you in your learning.
Ansaar Muslim Sisters
P.O. Box 90039
Mombasa
Kenya
Association El Houda pour l'Action Feminine
President: Dr. Fatma Khalil
125 Avenue des Pleiades
Hay Raja
Casablanca, Morocco
Fax: 212.2.83.45.23
Association Fatma
Director: Fatima Hukovic
Marsala Tita 9
Sarajevo, Bosnia
Tel: 387.33.442.985
Fax: 387.33.663.970
Association for the Assistance of Under-Privileged Women and Children
Director: Bint Khawbah
Nouakchott, Mauritania
Tel: 22.22.54501 or 22.22.53133
Fax: 22.22.57156
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Support Groups
Fellowship/Community
Education
Association for Women's Development
Executive Director: Aisha Abdallah Eissa Al-Darbi
Ras al-Khaima, UAE
Tel: 971.7.362778 or 971.7.333778
Fax: 971.7.362033
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Reproductive Issues
Association of Dar Al-Fatah for the Care of Orphans
Chair of the Board: Azizah Ibrahim Al-Khatib
Aleppo, Syria
Tel: 963.21.623659 or 963.321.660636 or 963.21.664244
Fax: 963.21.623155
Children and Youth
Fellowship/Community
Education
Associations for Social Welfare in Lebanon (Dar Al-Aytam Al-Islamiyya)
Director: Wafaa Al-Baba
Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: 961.1.656265 or 961.1.647446
Fax: 961.1.647445
Children and Youth
Health
Support Groups
Fellowship/Community
Education
Badan Kontak Majlis Taklim (BKMT)
President: Dr. H.Tutty Alawiyah
Universitas Islam As-Syafiiyah
JL. Raya Jatiwaringin No. 12
Pondok Gede, Jakarta Timur 17411
Indonesia
Tel: 62.21.848.4718 or 62.21.846.2361
Fax: 62.21.846.4257 or 62.21.846.6677
email: asyafiah@rad.net.id
An Islamic recitation group gathering where women can meet, learn, discuss
and recite Holy Qur'an together. BKMT
is a non-governmental organization which serves as an educational institute
organizing trainings, social association and economic organization.
Human Rights/Political Status of Women
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Microcredit
Reproductive Issues
Health
Economic Status of Women
Support Groups
Fellowship/Community
Outreach and Mission
Education
Study of Sacred Texts/Religious Education
Preaching Islamic Studies
Canadian Council of Muslim Women
President: Alia Hogben
2400 Dundes St. W., Ste. 513
Mississauga, ON L5K 2R8
Canada
Tel: 1.905.823.3804
Fax: 1.905.333.4131
email: jaff1@telusplanet.net
www.ccmw.com
Pioneer Muslim Women "At my mother's feet"
Our mission is to assist Muslim women in participating effectively in Canadian
Society and to promote mutual understanding between Canadian Muslim women
and women of other faiths.
Human Rights/Political Status of Women
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Reproductive Issues
Environment
Health
Economic Status of Women
Support Groups
Fellowship/Community
Outreach and Mission
Education
Study of Sacred Texts/Religious Education
Conflict Resolution and Peace Building
Interfaith Dialogue
Refugees
Disarmament
All issues that pertain to women, youth and family
Canadian Federation of Muslim Women
Contact: Sr. Mariam Bhabha
424 Freeman Crescent
Oakville, ON L6H 4R3
Canada
Tel: 1.416.654.3549
Fax: 1.416.654.2086
email: embec@pathcom.com
Charity Foundation of Sheikh Eid Bin Mohammad Al Thany
Board Member: Ali Bin Abdallah Al-Swiddie
P.O. Box 22278
Qatar
Tel: 974.486.2715
Fax: 974.486.2680
Economic and Social Development
Health
Education
Famita-Zahra
Chair: Isayeva Zenfira Isfendiyar
41 Tebriz St.
Gyandja 37474
Azerbaijan
Tel: 994.12.20556
Fax: 994.12.43055
As Muslim women promoting increased participation by women in religious,
social and economic life, we conduct educational, cultural and social welfare
programs.
Federation of Muslim Women
President: Miriam Bhabha
424 Freeman Crescent
Oakville, ON L6H 4R3
Canada
Tel: 1.905.849.8083
Fax: 1.905.824.8721
email: info@fww.org
www.fmw.org
Quarterly Newsletter
A non-profit organization committed to the well-being of our community and
dedicated to enhancing the quality of Muslim women's lives in Canada.
Human Rights/Political Status of Women
Children and Youth
Fellowship/Community
Outreach and Mission
Education
Study of Sacred Texts/Religious Education
Interfaith Dialogue
Federation of Muslim Women Associations in Mauritius
Contact: Mrs. Saleemah Udhin
P.O. Box 208
Rose Hill
Mauritius
Federation of Muslim Women's Association in Ghana
President: Mrs. Katumi Mahama
P.O. Box MS 156
Achimota Accra, W/A
Ghana
Tel: 233.21.403256
Fax: 233.21.772764
email: fomwag@yahoo.com
The goals of the Federation are to educate Muslim women in their duties and
rights; to encourage the establishment of classes and institutions for women
and children's Islamic education and literacy; to provide a forum where social
problems of Muslim women can be discussed; to enlighten and educate Muslim
women in the country on both national and international issues affecting
them in particular and the Muslim community on general;to establish and encourage
female education, including literacy classes, general, Islamic and vocational
education; to promote interfaith dialogue; to promote peaceful coexistence
between Muslims and people of other faiths; and to initiate the involvement
of Muslim women in income-generating activities while maintaining and upholding
the ideals, principles and virtues of Islam.
Human Rights/Political Status of Women
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Reproductive Issues
Environment
Health
Economic Status of Women
Support Groups
Fellowship/Community
Outreach and Mission
Education
Study of Sacred Texts/Religious Education
Conflict Resolution and Peace Building
Interfaith Dialogue
Refugees
Disarmament
Federation of Muslim Women's Association in Nigeria
PMB 229 MINNA
Niger State
Nigeria
Federation of Muslim Women's Association in Sierra Leone
President: Mrs. Mariatu Mahad
20 B Apur Road (71 Kissy Road)
Freetown, Sierra-Leone
Tel: 232.22.2.242068 or 232.22.240280 or 232.22.230727
Fax: 232.22.240016
Housing Outreach for Muslim Sisters
P.O. Box 152611
Arlington, TX 76015
USA
email: homsoutreach@hotmail.com
A non-profit organization which provides safe temporary shelter, job training
and social services for homeless Muslim women and their children in a safe
Islamic environment.
Independent Islamic Sisterhood Inc.
President: Shifa L. Mustapha
430 Nursery Rd.
Holland Park, Queensland 4121
Australia
Tel: 61.7.54828.741
Fax: 61.7.54828.741
Newsletter
The Sisterhood seeks to be of assistance to the Muslim community in general,
and to Muslim sisters in particular, in areas of welfare, health, child care,
education and social aspects.
Human Rights/Political Status of Women
Children and Youth
Reproductive Issues
Outreach and Mission
Education
Study of Sacred Texts/Religious Education
Interfaith Dialogue
Community Liaison
International Coalition of Muslim Women
President: Khadijah Muhanmad
4279 Memorial Drive, Suite D
Decatur, GA 30032
USA
Tel: 1.404.377.8795
Fax: 1.404.377.0585
email: khadija@aol.com
International Islamic Committee for Woman and Child
Executive Manager: Kamelia Helmi
P.O. Box 684 Orman
Giza
Cairo 12612
Egypt
Tel: 20.2.761.6260
Fax: 20.2.761.6260
email: iicwc@gega.net
www.iicwc.org
Newsletter
The Committee aims to preserve the Islamic identity of Muslim women and children,
and face all plans aiming at stripping them of it; to present the prestigious
value of women in Islamic Sharia'a; to improve and promote Muslim women in
all areas through symposia and training programs; and to unify exerted efforts
of Muslim women organizations and entities that represent women and children.
Human Rights/Political Status of Women
Children and Youth
Reproductive Issues
Support Groups
Refugees
International Islamic Council for Da'wa and ReliefGeneral Secretariat
General Director: Tawfiq Ismail Al-Sayed Sherif
Amman, Jordan
Tel: 962.6.630239 or 962.6.611950
Fax: 962.6.611950
Economic and Social Development
Support Groups
Education
Refugees
Poverty Alleviation
International Organization for Muslim Women
Secretary General: Wasal al Sadiq Al Mahdi
P.O. Box 44723
Khartoum, Sudan
International Union of Muslim Women
Director: Aminah Assilmi
5586 Taylor Mill Rd
Taylor Mill, KY 41015
USA
Tel: 1.859.431.3425
email: aminah@liveislam.org
www.liveislam.org
Our mission is to encourage women to increase their knowledge of Qur'an and
Sunnah; teach women to implement their knowledge; develop leadership qualities
and abilities in women; assist in finding Islamic solutions to daily problems;
and encourage women to get involved and make a difference.
Human Rights/Political Status of Women
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Environment
Health
Economic Status of Women
Support Groups
Fellowship/Community
Education
Study of Sacred Texts/Religious Education
Conflict Resolution and Peace Building
Interfaith Dialogue
The International Union of Muslim Women NGO's
President: Mrs. Fatemeh Hashemi
P.O. Box 13167-117
Tehran, Iran
Tel: 98.21.616.2546
Fax: 98.21.640.6840
Newsletter
The Union's objectives are supporting the activities of women's organizations
worldwide; raising public awareness; exchanging information and experience;
upgrading women's capabilities to fulfill their social and religious responsibilities;
and promoting Muslim women's rights.
Human Rights/Political Status of Women
Economic and Social Development
Health
Support Groups
Education
Study of Sacred Texts/Religious Education
Islamic Society of North America
President: K. Iqbal
2200 South Sheridan
Mississauga, ON L5J 2M4
Canada
Tel: 1.905.403.8406
Fax: 1.905.403.8409
email: isna@isnacanada.com
www.isnacanada.com
Islamic Horizons
ISNA aims to nurture a way of life in the light of the guidance from the
Qur'an and Sunnah for establishing a vibrant presence of Muslims in Canada,
and to exist as a platform for all Muslims who share its mission and are
dedicated to serving the needs of Muslims and Muslim communities.
Human Rights/Political Status of Women
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Environment
Health
Support Groups
Outreach and Mission
Education
Study of Sacred Texts/Religious Education
Conflict Resolution and Peace Building
Interfaith Dialogue
Refugees
Islamic Women's Auxiliary of America
President: Sr. Aisha Al-Hamid
6525 South Gessner
P.O. Box 2087
Houston, TX 77036
USA
Tel: 1.713.748.4114
Fax: 1.713.772.2421
Islamic Women's Institute
Contact: Azam Alaie Taleghani
No. 1-275 Hedayat St
Tehran, Iran
Tel: 98.21.7537022 or 98.21.8883575
Fax: 98.21.7537022
email: eghtesad@rose.ipm.ac.ir
Weekly Magazine: Payam Hajar (English and Persian)
The Institute seeks to improve the status and standard of living for Iranian
women through implementing income-generating projects; providing legal counselling;
conducting literacy and training programs; and assisting women in entrepreneurial
endeavors. Conducts research related to women's employment, family legal
and economic conflicts, and difficulties of the housewife.
Islamic Women's Welfare Council
of Victoria
Chairperson: Leila Alloush
161 Victoria Parade
Collingwood, VIC 3166
Australia
Tel: 3.9416.0044
Fax: 3.9416.1827
email: iwwcv@vicnet.net.au
home.vicnet.net.au/~iwwcv/
Newsletter: Voice
A welfare organization encouraging religious diversity and tolerance and
working for the economic rights of women and for their access to social structures
and opportunities.
Economic and Social Development
Economic Status of Women
Karamah: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights
The T.C. Williams School of Law
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA 23173
USA
League of Muslim Women
2016 W. Boston Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48206
USA
Tel: 1.313.865.7027
Marcaz al-Quds la l-Nissah
(The Jerusalem Center for Women) of the Jerusalem Link
Director: Dr. Sumaya Farhat-Naser
email: jcw@palnet.com
Mauritanian Association for the Health and Development of Women and Children
Director: Moneina Bint Abdallah
Nouakchott, Mauritania
Tel: 22.22.56101 or 22.22.58961
Fax: 22.22.59010 or 22.22.58961
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Reproductive Issues
Environment
Health
Education
Muslim Women at the U.N.
Founder and Director: Souad Kirama
33-10 34th Avenue, #3D
Astoria, NY 11106
USA
Tel: 1.718.784.8953
email: skirama@hotmail.com
Muslim Women of Australia
P.O. Box 321
Doveton, VIC 3177
Australia
Tel: 61.3.970.61613
Muslim Women of Zanzibar
P.O. Box 1255
Zanzibar
Tanzania
Muslim Women's AssociationAustralia
President: Sr. Maha Abdo
73 Wangee Rd.
P.O Box 264
Lakemba, NSW 2195
Australia
Tel: 61.2.975.06916
Fax: 61.2.975.06916
Muslim Women's AssociationBurundi
Chairperson: Ms. Rehema Sepi
P.O. Box 6679
Bujumbura, Burundi
Muslim Women's
Association of the Gambia
President: Mrs. Jainaba Dibba
P.O. Box 2777
Serrekunda, The Gambia
Muslim Women's Association of Kenya
Director: Ms. Shahana Ahmed
Kisumu Nursing and Maternity Home
P.O. Box 125
Kisumu, Kenya
Tel: 254.35.435.35
Fax: 254.35.43607
Muslim Women's Help Network
United Muslim Movement Against Homelessness
c/o Helping Hand
166-26 89th Ave.
Jamaica, NY 11432
USA
Tel: 1.718.523.5100
Fax: 1.718.658.3434
email: mwhn@muslimsonline.com
www.muslimsonline.com/mwhn
Newsletter: Al-Ma'un
The Network endeavors to promote family life in accordance with the Qur'an
and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), emphasizing the protection and maintenance
of women and children as the foundation for a productive community life.
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Health
Fellowship/Community
Education
Housing
Muslim Women's Institute for Research and Development in the Caribbean and
the Diaspora
Executive Director: Nurah W. Ammat'ulla (Rosalie P. Jeter)
5-7 Mount Hope Place
Bronx, NY 10453-6101
USA
Tel: 1.718.466.2755
Fax: 1.718.466.2755
email: mwirdcd@yahoo.com
Muslim Women's League
3010 Wilshire Blvd., Suite #519
Los Angeles, CA 90020
USA
Tel: 1.213.383.3443
Fax: 1.213.383.9674
email: mwl@mwlusa.org
www.mwlusa.org
Newsletter; Essays; Position Papers
Muslim Women's National Network of Australia
Contact: Mrs. Azziza Abdel Halim
P.O. Box 213
Granville, NSW 2142
Australia
Tel: 61.2.963.96394
Fax: 61.2.963.96394
Muslim Women's Network
P.O. Box 340706
Columbus, OH 43234
USA
Tel: 1.614.470.2848
email: hiba@acninc.net
Muslim Women's
Research and Action Forum
Coordinator: Ms. Faizun Zackariya
21/25 Polhengoda Gardens
Colombo 5
Sri Lanka
Tel: 94.74.405902
Fax: 94.74.405902
email: mwraf@pan.lk
Short stories: Burdens (in Tamil); Challenge for Change (in English); Resource
Directory; Women and Media (in Tamil)
The Forum promotes Muslim women's total development and represents issues
affecting Muslim women in Sri Lanka; conducts social awareness programs on
family law, fundamentalism and human rights; and coordinates research programs
involving women in law, religion and culture.
Muslim Women's Society
P.O. Box 59
Manchester M20 0EP
UK
Tel: 44.161.248.0650
Fax: 44.161.248.0640
Muslim Women's Welfare CouncilMalaysia
Chairperson: Ms. Tunku P.B. Khurshiah
Lembaga Kebajikan Perempuan Islam
Jalan Pantai Baru
Kuala Lumpur 59200
Malaysia
Tel: 60.3.2822311
Fax: 60.3.2840503
North American Council for Muslim Women
President: Sharifa Alkhateeb
P.O. Box 942
Great Falls, VA 22066
USA
Tel: 1.703.759.6378
email: nacmw@aol.com
Organization for the Development
of Women Through Work
Contact: Lala Bint Sidi Haiba
Nouakchott, Mauritania
Tel: 22.22.51962
Fax: 22.22.57156
Economic and Social Development
Microcredit
Environment
Economic Status of Women
Osaka Muslim Women's Union
President: Zeba Kume Chie
2-2-11-403
Tokuicho Choukuurgh
Osaka 540-0025
Japan
Tel: 81.6.945.4098
Fax: 81.6.945.4099
email: kume@gol.c
Qatar Charity Association
Chair: Sheikh Abdallah Bin Mohammad Al-Dabbagh
P.O. Box 1224
Qatar
Tel: 974.466.7711
Fax: 974.466.7733
Economic and Social Development
Health
Education
Religious Understanding for Better Living for Women
President: Rehana Anees
252 Garden East
Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: 92.1.721.8822 and 92.1.723.1055
Stories from the Quran for Children; Quotations from Quran for a better living;
Booklet
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Environment
Health
Study of Sacred Texts/Religious Education
Interfaith Dialogue
Sisters in Islam, Malaysia (SIS Forum [Malaysia] Berhad)
Directors: Askiah Adam, Noor Farida Ariffin, Zaina Anwar
JKR No 851
Jalan Lapangan Terbang Lama
Kuala Lumpur 50460
Malaysia
Tel: 60.3.242.6121 or 60.3.7629.8050
Fax: 60.3.7629.8051
email: sis@sisfora.po.my
www.sistersinislam.org.my/
Booklets (Malay and English): "Are Women and Men Equal Before Allah?"/ "Are
Muslim Men Allowed to Beat Their Wives?"; Muslim Women In the Family and
Society; Islam, Gender and Women's Rights: An Alternative View
We seek to promote the development of an Islam that recognizes the equality
between women and men and that adheres to the principles of justice and democracy.
Human Rights/Political Status of Women
Reproductive Issues
Economic Status of Women
Support Groups
Fellowship/Community
Outreach and Mission
Education
Study of Sacred Texts/Religious Education
Interfaith Dialogue
Advocacy
Sisters Net
Administrators: Mona Rahman and Hajar Sleiman
email: sisters-owner@msa-natl.org
www.msa-natl.org/sisters/
A worldwide network of over 400 Sisters created to form a support group for
Muslim sisters around the world. The goals of Sisters Net are to increase
our Islamic knowledge; to allow Sisters to discuss tribulations, aspirations,
triumphs, etc. in an informal manner; to encourage each other to stand up
and work for the sake of Allah (swt); and to have fun networking with our
fellow sisters.
Social Association for Family Welfare
President: Basma Mohammad Aly Al-Qatabi
Sanaa, Republic of Yemen
Tel: 967.1.214099
Fax: 967.1.214099
Education
Poverty Alleviation
Sufi Women Organization
Founder: Dr. Nahid Angha
14 Commercial Blvd, Suite # 101
Novato, CA 94949
USA
Tel: 1.415.472.6959
Fax: 1.415.472.6221
email: sufiwomen@ias.org
www.ias.org/swo
Quarterly Newsletter: Sufi Women; Women's Wisdom; Women in Action; Sufi Women:The
Journey Towards the Beloved; Hijab
The organization seeks to create a harmonious cooperation, friendship and
direction to honor the works of Sufi women their teachings, art and
literature and to come together into an organization free from human
prejudice to share our knowledge, wisdom, experience, and concerns with one
another as well as
with a larger audience.
Human Rights/Political Status of Women
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Health
Economic Status of Women
Support Groups
Outreach and Mission
Education
Conflict Resolution and Peace Building
Interfaith Dialogue
Sumejja (Citizen Association of Bosniaks Women 'Sumejja')
Zlatnih Ljiljana 4
Bugojno, Bosnia
Tel: 387.30.251.038 or 387.30.251.595
Fax: 387.30.251.038
email: sumejja@bih.net.ba
Sumejja promotes the development of civil society, human rights, protection
of women and families and affirmation of women in civil society.
Uganda Muslim Women Vision
Chair: Zam Zam Nakamatte
P.O. Box 1211
Kampala, Uganda
Tel: 256.41.530862
email: womenvision@yahoo.com
www.geocities.com/ugwomenvision/
Newsletter: The Woman's Vision; Child Upbringing: A Book for Every Muslim
Parent
A non-profit and non-political body which aims to develop, coordinate, and
strenghten the welfare and activities of Muslim women. Works to promote the
obligations and rights of women in a transparent and honest manner with strong
collaboration with other partners.
Union des Femmes Islamique du Burkina
Contact: Mrs. Hajia Dum Kolthom Magia
B.P. 04 Ouahigouya
Burkina Faso
Union des Femmes Musulmanes du Benin
National Leader: Mrs. Biochane Aichatou
BP 1331
Cotonou, Benin
Tel: 229.33.06.64
The Union works toward public awareness and assistance to women focused on
the emancipation of the female gender and their active participation in national
development; women promotion, child and mother welfare, Islamic knowledge,
brotherhood promotion and solidarity among Islamic women.
United Muslim Women Association
P.O. Box 7545
Dearborn, MI 48121
USA
Tel: 1.313.582.0212
United Muslim Women's Association
President: Maha Abdo
P.O. Box 264
Lakemba
Sydney, NSW 2195
Australia
Tel: 61.02.97506916
Fax: 61.02.97507913 or 97265120
email: mwa@muslimsonline.com; hjmaha@yahoo.com.au
www.muslimsonline.com/mwa
The Association's goals are to cater to the welfare, social, educational,
religious and recreational needs of Muslim women of all backgrounds; and
to respond to a deeply felt need that issues concerning the settlement and
general development of Muslim women are being seriously neglected.
Human Rights/Political Status of Women
Children and Youth
Support Groups
Fellowship/Community
Outreach and Mission
Education
Study of Sacred Texts/Religious Education
Conflict Resolution and Peace Building
Interfaith Dialogue
Wanita Islam
President: Hj Zahara D Noer, MA
Jalan Dr. Gssy Ratulangle, No. 8
Jakarta 10350
Indonesia
Tel: 62.21.326567
Fax: 62.21.326567
Women In Islam
Director: Sr. Aisha al-Adawiya
P.O. Box 814
Lincolnton Station
New York, NY 10037
USA
Tel: 1.212.576.8875
Fax: 1.212.491.9185
email: womeninislam@muslimsonline.com
Women's Association and Society
for Islamic Learning and Awareness
P.O. Box 35017
Al-Shaab, Kuwait
email: wasilaq8@hotmail.com
kuc01.kuniv.edu.kw/~stevens/wasila/wasila.html
Newsmagazine: Al Sabr
A non-profit educational and social organization made up of international
English-speaking Muslim women who wish to follow the Sunnah of the Prophet
Muhammed, PBUH.
Women's Association of Omm-Almou'minin
Board Member: Dalal Abd-Al Wahid Mohammed Gasem
Ajman, UAE
Tel: 971.6.422347 or 971.6.444546
Fax: 971.6.434315 or 971.6.455459
Children and Youth
Reproductive Issues
Health
Women's Hospice Association
Vice-President: Najwa Al-Rajla
Damascus, Syria
Tel: 963.11.668841 or 963.11.667959
Fax: 963.11.2244502
Children and Youth
Reproductive Issues
Health
Women's Solidarity Association of Iran
President: Mrs. Fatemeh Hashemi
P.O. Box 13165-117
Tehran, Iran
Tel: 98.21.641.3636
Fax: 98.21.640.6840
www.salamiran.org/Women/Organisations/wsai.html
Paradise Under Their Feet: The Rural Women of Iran; Women's Governmental
and Non-Governmental Organizations in Islamic Republic of Iran
WSAI seeks to realize women's deserving roles and create links and solidarities
between Iranian and foreign women.
Human Rights/Political Status of Women
Economic and Social Development
Health
Support Groups
Education
Study of Sacred Texts/Religious Education
World Council of Muslim Women Foundation
President and Founder: Dr. Lila Sied Ameen Fahlman
Box 128
Seba Beach, Alberta T0E 2B0
Canada
Tel: 1.403.439.5088
Fax: 1.403.439.5088
email: wcomwf@connect.ab.ca
www.connect.ab.ca/~lfahlman/index.htm
"Working for Women"
The Foundation is dedicated as a living memorial to the women of Bosnia and
other women who have suffered the degradation of rape, torture and death.
We focus on education of women's rights, global peace, and interfaith education
from a worldwide perspective.
Human Rights/Political Status of Women
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Reproductive Issues
Health
Economic Status of Women
Fellowship/Community
Outreach and Mission
Education
Study of Sacred Texts/Religious Education
Interfaith Dialogue
Yemeni Family Care Association
Board Member: Dr. Mohammad Abdallah Al-Ashwal
Sanaa, Republic of Yemen
Economic and Social Development
Children and Youth
Microcredit
Reproductive Issues
Health
Education
Yemeni Women's Social Welfare Association
Secretary General: Samira Abdo Diwan Qasem
Aden, Republic of Yemen
Tel: 967.2.252419 or 967.2.385391
Fax: 967.2.241417
Children and Youth
Health
Poverty Alleviation
Young Muslims - Sisters for Faith and Action
New York Local Secretary General: Fatimah Beig
166-26 89th Ave.
Jamaica, NY 11432
USA
Tel: 1.718.658.1199 or 1.718.739.7300
Fax: 1.718.658.1255 or 1.718.739.3544
email: ymsisters@ym.I-p.com
www.geocities.com/ymsfa-ny
Young Women's Muslim Association
of Egypt (Al-Shabat Al-Muslimat)
Director: Zaynab Abdel Hamid
Bani Soueif, Egypt
Tel: 20.2.082.320100
Fax: 20.2.082.320100
Economic and Social Development
Reproductive Issues
Health
Education
Young Women's Muslim Association of Jordan (Al-Shabat Al-Muslimat)
Member of the Board: Khadija Kharaj
Centre for Special Education,
Sport City Area
P.O. Box 19124
Amman, Jordan
Tel: 962.6.638700 or 962.6.637341
Fax: 962.6.646933
email: kareh@nets.com.jo
The YWMA seeks to improve the social and educational development of young
women and girls in Jordan; conducts educational and vocational programs for
mentally disabled children; operates a women's community college to provide
young women with opportunities for advancement and participation in development
programs; and runs a center for learning difficulties linked with the community
college. The YWMA sheltered workshop provides employment opportunities for
mentally handicapped people in the areas of woodwork and metal work.
