Rabia Sharif, Secretary Tabligh, Lajna Imaillah Canberra, Australia
Lajna Imaillah Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, hosted its 4th Peace Symposium on 3 November 2024 in which 32 external guests attended the event. This year’s theme, “Voices for Peace: Empowering Women to Shape Society” was inspired by the global “Voices for Peace” campaign launched by Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya to bring an end to the war in Gaza and establish peace in the world. The event focused on women’s transformative influence in driving meaningful and positive change. The programme began with a recitation from the Holy Quran, an Acknowledgement of Country, honouring the First Nations people on whose land we gathered and an introduction to Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya.
The guest speakers included people from various faiths and walks of life. Durreadan Amir Sahiba, Sadr Lajna Imaillah Canberra, presented the Islamic view. Some distinguished women leaders sent video messages and written messages on the theme of the event. After the formal programme, guests were invited to reflect on the symposium through interviews for MTA. An exhibition was also displayed with information on the status of women in Islam, translations of the Holy Quran, Jamaat literature, and artwork.