The Women’s Auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (ACT Chapter) will hold its annual peace symposium, Voices for Peace: Empowering Women to Shape Society, at 11:00 AM on Sunday, 3 November 2024, at the Flynn Community Hub in Canberra.
The symposium will highlight the crucial role of women in fostering peace and societal harmony, especially amid rising global tensions. It will feature inspiring talks, discussions, and personal stories to showcase how women’s leadership is essential in bridging divides and driving positive change.
Among the distinguished speakers are:
- Chiou See Andersen, President, National Council for Women Australia
- Joslyn Eeades-Tass National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Alliance
- Barbara O’Dwyer, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom
- Glenda Stevens, CEO, Fearless Women & 2024 ACT Senior Woman of the Year
- Kirsty Windeyer, Deputy Director General, ACT Government
- Zakia Patel, Managing Director, Multicultural Hub Canberra & Regional NSW
- Akrti Tyagi, Girls Run the World
- Nishi Puri, Multicultural Ambassador for ACT
- Durreadan Amir, President of the Women’s Auxiliary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community ACT
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, 3 November 2024
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Location: Flynn Community Hub, Canberra, ACT
The free symposium is open to the public and invites women from all walks of life to join this enriching dialogue on peace, unity, and empowerment. Lunch will be served, providing an opportunity for networking and fostering connections among attendees.
Please note that this is a women's only event
About us:
About the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia Women’s Auxiliary:
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a very peaceful, law-abiding, nonviolent and loving community. Founded in 1889, the Community spans more than 200 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions. The primary aim for members of the Women’s auxiliary is to facilitate the progress, education and training of the women and children of the community. The auxiliary provides women a structure to train, develop, and enhance their religious and academic knowledge, and participate in health and fitness activities.
For the official website of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Australia, please visit: http://www.lajna.org.au.
Contact details:
Naushaan Ahmad
Women’s Auxiliary, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, ACT Australia
