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Bearing the brunt of poverty, discrimination and mental health issues among women, the women’s wing of Nassrul-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) is gearing up to find solutions to the multi-faceted challenges towards empowerment of Muslim women.

2024 NASFAT 2024 annual Women’s Week celebration, 25th edition will start from 10th November 2024 to 17th and will include empowerment, visits, fundraising, networking, Quran recitation, quiz competition and funfair, among others.

Speaking at the press conference heralding the week-long events of Women’s Week, NASFAT Women’s Affairs Secretary Ganiyat Babalola said that Women’s Week is an initiative of the Women’s Management Committee, which brings together NASFAT women from different regions, branches and groups. and to celebrate, discuss and enlighten ourselves on issues related to the diaspora, women’s empowerment, Islamic values ​​and social inclusion.

According to him, the theme of ‘harnessing the potential of Muslim women as catalysts for social security and economic development’ matches the situation of the country.

“The theme reflects the vital role that Muslim women can play in shaping the security, stability and prosperity of our nation. The discussions and sessions follow the theme. They are packaged to benefit our women to become more productive, knowledgeable and make a positive impact on society,” he said.

He stated that 3,000 NASFAT Women from across the world will participate in this year’s edition of women’s week, physically and virtually.

Nurat Jolaosho, Chairman of the Planning Committee, said Women’s Week will begin with a special Prayer on November 10, 2024, followed by Women Connect, outreach, visitation, empowerment, celebration of elderly widows and fundraising on November 16 at Blue Roof, LTV 8. .

She added that NASFAT women will launch an initiative titled ‘Orphan and out-of-school girls care initiative’ which will give hope to less privileged and orphaned girls in the society.

“We started pilot testing with some girls who were placed in fully funded vocational institutions. “Our goal is to have a transitional home for female victims of gender-based violence (GBV),” she said.

“In addition, we will empower some women at the bottom of the ladder with interest-free loans, particularly for increasing trade and working capital. This will be in collaboration with The Alternative Bank Micro loan scheme for women.”