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Over four years ago, I became what might’ve been NZ’s most reluctant leader. Stepping up only if we could refocus IWCNZ on what mattered most: developing and supporting our community. Since then, we’ve rebuilt together: youth councils, campaigns, leadership, reach.
#IWCNZ #MuslimWomenLead

Communities cannot tackle online misogyny and extremism alone. It's imperative that the government steps up its efforts to ensure the safety of our people and communities. #IWCNZ #Intersectionality #nzpol 6/6

One of the conference workshops

Half of the IWCNZ Main room. IWCNZ had sign language interpreters for our deaf participants.

A group of the attendees to the IWCNZ national conference after the AGM

IWCNZ National Coordinator, Aliya Danzeisen, at the Gala Night for the 33rd National Conference for the Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand

This weekend marked the 33rd National Conference for the Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand, themed "Crowns Across Majestic Realms." From participant to now head of IWCNZ, this annual celebration fuels our collective strength and reflects on our progress. #IWCNZ 1/4