While abuse against women and children continues to plague societies across the globe, efforts to remedy the scourge of this domestic breakdown has once again been called to the fore in the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The 16 days of Activism begins on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and concludes on December 10, Human Rights Day.

In response to the current situation within the Western Cape, where gender-based violence cases are amongst the highest in the country, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has planned an informative programme, FREE of charge. The programme was developed by the MJC’s Women’s Forum in conjunction with the MJC’s Social Development Department and will continue throughout the 16 Days of Activism.

The MJC’s 16 Days of Activism programme is scheduled to include renowned local speakers:

Monday 28 November 2016  
Zubeida Ahmed: Relationship dynamics and the causes of marital breakdown.

Thursday 1 December2016
Najmunesa Solomon: Akhlaaq and adaab in marriage

Monday 5 December 2016

Ruwayda Allie: Identifying Abuse

Thursday 8 December 2016
Khadija Patel Allie: Sexuality and sensuality in marital relationships

Monday 12 December 2016
Shamiela Frances: Importance of counselling and caring for yourself

Venue: MJC offices, 20 Cashel Avenue, Athlone
Time: 9:00 – 11:00

To book your seat, contact Zareena Colbie on 021- 684-4605 during office hours, 8:00 to 15:30.

In addition, on the December 14, 2016, the MJC is scheduled to roll-out an awareness programme that will focus on abuse, which will be hosted at the Darul Islam Masjid, between 10:00 – 12:00.  VOC