Wafiiqah Bhugeloo-Hadi, General Secretary, Lajna Imaillah Perth, Australia
Lajna Imaillah Perth, Western Australia, held its second Peace Symposium on 16 November 2024 at the Nasir Mosque with 87 attendees. The symposium focused on the pivotal role women play in promoting peace and human rights whilst fostering unity, celebrating cultural diversity and addressing global challenges through a collaborative approach. The programme featured a variety of speakers who underlined the importance of supporting social justice initiatives, engaging with local cultural organisations, advocating for human rights and fulfilling civic responsibilities such as voting. Some of the speakers included Senator Fatima Payman, Senator for Western Australia; Dr Renae Barker, Law and Religion Expert, University of Western Australia; and Ms Sky Dawson, Buddhist Women’s Association, Western Australia. Samina Rashid Sahiba, Sadr Lajna Imaillah Perth and my humble self presented practical actions to foster peace and create justice in the world in the light of various addresses delivered by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa. An attractive exhibition on peace, justice and harmony left the attendees with profound reflections on their roles in contributing to a just society. The symposium concluded with silent prayer followed by dinner.