Muslim Women Australia (MWA) is an Australian organisation formed in 1983. The executive director is
Maha Abdo.
[Jakubowicz, Andrew. Political Islam and the future of Australian multiculturalism Accessed August 30, 2014.] The group's president is
Joumana Harris.
The group initially included many women activists from Lebanon, but women from Turkey, Singapore, Egypt and other Muslim countries participated as well. The group received support of the Sheik Taj El Din Hilaly. The group supports women who suffer domestic violence or other forms of abuse at home. The MWA has also established child care centres in local communities. The group supports the Islamic women's magazine
Reflections'.
According to the group's 2013 annual report, the yearly budget for the organisation is approximately $950,000 (AUD).
[''30th Annual Report''. Muslim Women’s Association. 2013.]
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The MWA operates a refuge home for Muslim women seeking refuge from domestic violence."Inside a Muslim Women's Refuge in Sydney."
''SBS''. 24 February 2014.
See also
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Islam in Australia
Islam is the second-largest Religion in Australia, religion in Australia. According to the 2021 Census in Australia, the combined number of people who Self-concept, self-identified as Australian Muslims, from all forms of Islam, constituted 8 ...
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Islamic organisations in Australia
Islamic organisations in Australia include a wide range of groups and associations run and supported by the Islamic community in Australia. Organisations include major community councils, local organisations, mosques and schools. Most Australia ...
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Islamic organisations based in Australia
Islamic organizations established in 1983
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