WISE: Activism: Directory

Muslimah Compass

2011-06-29T15:18:18+00:00

Located in Texas, Muslimah Compass is an ePublication and forum whose goals are to assist and empower Muslimahs all around the world. Muslimah Compass showcases intelligent powerful Muslimahs and their accomplished work towards the community. The online forum consists of Muslimah role models who provide insight on a variety of religious social concerns, such as domestic violence, giving inspiration to fellow Muslimahs who are in need of any help. Amongst the established role models include Tayyibah Taylor, founding editor-in-chief and publisher of Azizah Magazine and WISE Shura Council Member. Sources: Muslimah Compass About Us

Inspire

2011-06-28T13:42:12+00:00

Located in the United Kingdom, Inspire is a consultancy that provides a wide range of services to the community on a national and global level. Amongst these services include leadership training for Muslim women, integration of Muslims within the community, and addressing growing concerns of human rights and extremism. The consultancy’s primary aim focuses on coordinating and campaigning about the Muslim lifestyle in order to increase awareness and tolerance. Inspire also takes social action and has forums for Muslim women in regards to economic and educational services. Sources: Who We Are Our Services

Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI)

2011-06-21T19:38:36+00:00

The Organisation of Women’s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI) works to end violence against women in Iraq and Iraqi refugee communities abroad. Founded in 1992, the organization provides legal services, safe housing and even armed protection to women facing honor-based, ethnic, or state violence. Sources: OWFI: About Us

Al-Nisa Association

2011-06-21T17:51:10+00:00

The Al-Nisa Association of Northern Ireland provides education and support to Muslim women, while advocating for rights and services for Muslim women on a policy level. Founded in 1998, the organization provides advice and referrals to social services, educational workshops on Islam for the Muslim community and the general public, and reports on the condition of Muslim women in Northern Ireland. Sources: Aims and objectives Activities

Muslim Women’s Giving Circle

2011-06-21T16:55:40+00:00

The Muslim Women’s Giving Circle provides financial support to non profit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area that focus on issues important to Muslim women and their communities. The organization’s members raise funds which are then matched by the San Francisco Foundation and distributed to the circle’s recipients. Sources: Muslim Women’s Giving Circle: Mission Muslim Women’s Giving Circle: About

Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices (IAC)

2011-06-21T16:43:18+00:00

The Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children (IAC) is a non-governmental organization that advocates for the abolition of traditional practices harmful to women and girls, including female genital mutilation and early marriage. Founded in 1984, the committee conducts research, legal advocacy and youth programs in African countries, and organizes symposia for Muslim and Christian religious leaders. Sources: IAC: About Us IAC: Programs IAC: Programs for religious leaders

Sister Power

2011-06-21T16:27:09+00:00

Sister Power is a social networking website that allows Muslim women to share news and commentary with each other and the general public. Created in 2008, the site offers members their own blogs, forums and news feeds. Sources: Sister Power Women’s UN Report Network: Islamic Feminism

Muslim Women’s Fund

2011-06-21T15:56:53+00:00

The Muslim Women’s Fund supports women’s non-profit and non-governmental organizations that challenge patriarchal practices from an Islamic perspective. A member of the San Francisco-based Women’s Funding Network, the Muslim Women’s Fund currently supports campaigns against female genital mutilation in Egypt, women’s education initiatives in Pakistan, and immigrant and refugee entrepreneurship programs in the United States. Sources: Muslim Women’s Fund Women’s Funding Network: About

ASQAzine

2011-06-21T15:42:04+00:00

ASQAzine is a collective of Muslim women and trans artists founded in 2007. Based in Toronto, the group produces a biannual collection of writing, art and political commentary, and promotes events featuring its members and contributors. Sources: ASQAzine: About

Sisterhood is Global Institute - Jordan

2011-06-21T15:05:16+00:00

The Sisterhood is Global Institute of Jordan advocates for women’s human rights and the centrality of women in the process of development. The institute maintains offices and centers throughout the country that provide a range of programs and services, including legal aid, relationship counseling, youth programs, and a library devoted to women’s issues. Sources: About Us