Islamic conference promotes equity and justice for women

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Updated February 17, 2009 21:22:09

A meeting of over 250 Muslim scholars in Malaysia has demanded equality and justice in the Muslim family. The Musawah conference, named after the Arabic word for 'equality' is discussing why equity and justice for women are possible within Islam.

Presenter: Kanaha Sabapathy
Speakers: Zainah Anwar, project director, Musawah Conference; Dr Zeeba Mir Husseini, legal anthropologist and project coordinator, Musawah Conference

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