Assalamu alaykum.

Fick (två till och med) kallelser till seminariet "Kvinnor för fred och dialog" i Sigtuna, Sigtuna Folkhögskola, den 4:e april. Så ser inbjudan ut:

After 9/11, the global picture of Islam as a religion of peace has been questioned. Media’s portrayal of Muslims as a terrorist group has affected negatively young Muslims self-image. Many Europeans including Muslims are confused and continue to lack essential skills in responding effectively to the global problem. European Forum of Muslim Women and the Society of Muslim Women in Sweden argue that the perception of Muslims as a violent group is distorted and unjust and that Islam is a religion of peace. In addition, women’s role in promoting dialogue and change of the negative spiral is highly significant.

We herby invite you to an inspiring one day symposium on Women for peace and dialogue!

Objectives

The main objective of the seminar is to stimulate discussions on ways forward. In particular, we aim to equip young women and men with key tools in joining forces to a peaceful dialogue and initiatives.

Participants

The target group for the seminar is all individuals interested in Islam and peace initiatives and dialogue.

Program:

10.00 –11.00 Registration and coffee

11.00 –11.30 Introduction

11.30 –12.30 Structures promoting dialogue in an open society, Marianne Lanatza, Middle East Expert, researcher, analyst, Lunds University and Uppsala University

12.30 –13.30 Lunch

13.30 –14.30 Islam involves dialogue, Daniel Stridsman, Assistant Principal of the Al-Azhar School in Stockholm, the largest Muslim independent school in Sweden.

14.30 –15.00 Social event, coffee

15.00 –15.30 Nyamko Sabuni, Minister for Integration and Gender Equality & Noura Jaballah, Chairman for European Forum of Muslim Women

Costs: 100 Sweden Kronor, includes lunch and conference fee.

Application: Deadline for application for participation is 26th of March. Application should be sent to pernilla.nyberg.sigtuna@folkbildning.net

alt. +46 8 592 583 00 (reception). Please, notify if special dietary is needed.

The seminar is organized by European Forum of Muslim Women and Society of Muslim Women in Sweden in collaboration with Ibn Rushd, Muslimska Fredsagenterna & Sigtuna Folkhögskola.

Jag, iaf, känner mig frestad att åka …

Wslm,

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