Highlighting Palestinian Resilience

MWA via gmail.mcsv.net ২৭ জুন, ২০২৪, ৮:৫৩ AM (৯ দিন আগে) প্রাপক: আমি View this email in your browser Message from the MWA Team Assalamu Alaykum dear sisters and community, We continue to mourn and decry the ongoing atrocities in Gaza. Every week brings fresh new horrors. We keep praying and hoping for an end to the carnage, doing all we can in the meantime to support and be the best voice we can possibly be. There are opportunities for all of us to play a role, and that is what we at MWA are trying to do. We start this newsletter with a feature on a brave, prominent woman that has done the same. We salute her, and her noble stance. Eid al-Adha Mubarak! We are delighted to share our Eid al-Adha video with you below. While it is a belated one given when it fell (between our newsletters!) nonetheless, we pray you had a wonderful and joyous Eid with your family and friends. While the hearts are pained on account of Gaza, we nonetheless celebrate that which Allah (SWT) has ordained for us to celebrate, his two blessed Eids. International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. We marked this important international Day. A poignant one given the context of Gaza and the crimes that continue to be committed against our women and sisters there. World Refugee Day. We also marked World Refugee Day. This World Refugee Day the number of people Forced To Flee their homes now stands at the highest level since records began. We shared some important reflections on this on our social media, which we also share with you below. What the War on Gaza means for babies. We also share an important insight into what it is like trying to rear the most innocent of society: babies. It is a dark, dark time when the world allows this to happen. There are barely any words to communicate our pain, but with the power of numbers, we attempt to do so. Balancing Body and Soul: A Holistic Look at Health in Islam: On a more positive note, we end with sharing an important article on our website which - in these challenging times - gives us a roadmap for how to go after looking after ourselves. We hope you enjoy reading this piece and find it beneficial, insha Allah! — In all our events and activities, we hope that you can join in and celebrate with us the strength that comes from supporting each other. If you have any questions or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact us via 02 9750 6916 or info@mwa.org.au Senator Fatima Payman MWA: Signatories of Senator Fatima Payman Open Letter Our community is united and stands firmly with Senator Fatima Payman. It is deeply concerning that her Labor colleagues have not demonstrated the same level of commitment to human rights and justice. We will not forget at the next election. And we were proud to join our voices to this joint letter published in support of her! MWA support for the USYD and encampment The students in the past two months have stood up for justice and demonstrated with compassion and humanity. The global call still continues, Free Palestine. Where Olive Trees Weep MWA was honoured to support the community screening of Dr. Gabor Maté’s documentary “Where the Olive Trees Weep” held on Monday evening at Bryan Brown Theatre in Bankstown, organised by the Shifa Project. An immensely moving and powerful evening, with a film that shed light on human stories of intergenerational pain, trauma, and resilience. Eid al-Adha Eid Al-Adha Mubarak! What does Eid al-Adha have to do with sacrifice? Let us be reminded to trust Allah SWT's Divine Will and participate in the collective responsibility of safeguarding the Ummah by sacrificing what we can. Eid Mubarak to our beloved community. Watch Here Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict: Women and girls don’t tend to start wars – or have the power to end them. In conflict zones around the world, sexual violence has surged to unprecedented levels, becoming a horrific daily reality for women and girls. Read More World Refugee Day World Refugee Day This World Refugee Day the number of people #ForcedToFlee their homes now stand at the highest level since records began. Asylum. Nationality. Education. Health. Justice. Safety. Life. Is everyone entitled to these? Or only some people? UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency’s annual #GlobalTrends report shows record numbers of refugees, asylum-seekers and internally displaced people, and reveals a human tragedy. The figures are staggering. We must act now to find solutions for those who have been #ForcedToFlee across the world. Find Out More War on Gaza Gaza: The Struggle to keep children alive Displaced Palestinians are also being squeezed into ever-tighter areas of the tiny coastal enclave, prompting outbreaks of illness and disease, to which malnourished children are particularly vulnerable. With Palestinians enduring increasingly dire conditions, the most basic of acts for new parents, such as changing a child’s nappy, have become a luxury, with many mothers and carers resorting to using cloth diapers. Find out more and make du’a for the indescribably difficult situation facing our brothers and sisters in Gaza! Find Out More Latest Article Balancing Body and Soul: A Holistic Look at Health in Islam In Islam, the concept of wellbeing extends beyond physical health. It encompasses our mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of life. In this blog, we delve into Islamic teachings that can empower us to achieve this balance, even with our busy schedules, with a holistic per on health and wellbeing. One that strives to give us the best framework to nurture ourselves in every aspect of our life, male or female, no matter what age or background. Read More Linking Hearts Linking Hearts assists with domestic violence and homelessness support to families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. By providing a holistic support option, we focus on prevention and early intervention, safe and supported crisis and transitional accommodation. You can contact MWA at 02 9750 6916 or email info@mwa.org.au Visit Site Website Facebook Instagram Copyright © 2024 Muslim Women Australia, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Muslim Women Australia PO Box 264 Lakemba, NSW 2195 Australia Highlighting Palestinian Resilience! MWA via gmail.mcsv.net বৃহস্পতি ২০ জুন, ১২:১৪ PM Documentary Screening by Dr Gabor Mate | “Where the Olive Trees Weep” 🎬 Please join us for a community screening of Dr. Gabor Maté’s documentary “Where the Olive Trees Weep,” which highlights Palestinian resilience. The film provides background on the current crisis in Israel/Palestine and sheds light on human stories of intergenerational pain, trauma, and resilience. The documentary aims to touch your heart, stir compassion and understanding, and inspire a pursuit of justice. For without justice, peace remains an empty slogan. Day: Monday 24th June 2024 Time: Doors open at 6 PM, Screening at 7 PM Venue: Bryan Brown Theatre, 80 Rickard Road, Bankstown 2200, Sydney Tickets: $20 (Proceeds go to Islamic Relief’s Palestine Emergency Appeal) Panel Discussion: Engage with Professionals from pro-Palestinian and Palestinian community members post-screening. Click the button and purchase a ticket (Limited seats) Purchase Tickets We would greatly appreciate your support by attending and sharing the event with your networks. For all queries, email: shifaproject1@gmail.com MWA is proud to support this important event by @shifa.project. Supported by: @islamicreliefau @aus_pmhn @familiesforpalestine @socialworkersforpalestineau @muslimwomenaustralia @healthworkers4palestine @anzdoctors4palestine @haweyate Website Facebook Instagram Copyright © 2024 Muslim Women Australia, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Muslim Women Australia PO Box 264 Lakemba, NSW 2195 Australia