Mangalore: Women are Still Not Considered Equal to Men — Sabira at Jamath-e-Islami Meet
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Daijiworld Media Network—Mangalore (RS/CN)
Mangalore, Dec 10: “Women in this century have been recognized in various fields but they are still facing physical and psychological problems for several reasons, so there is a need for a women’s revolution to show that they have the strength to be equal to men”, said C P Sabira, secretary, women’s wing of Jamath-e-Islami Hind, Kerala.
Speaking after the inauguration of the women’s conference at Town Hall organized by the women’s committee of Jamath-e-Islami Hind on Wednesday December 9, she said, “Women have proved that they are equal to men but their role in society has not been recognized. So, the power of a woman has to be highlighted with a revolution.”
“The organization will organize a huge conference at Kuttipuram in Kerala on Sunday January 24 to provide information and create awareness among women about its programmes related to empowerment of women”, said Sabira, adding that nearly one lac women will participate in this programme.
Sajida Momin, convener, city committee of Jamath-e-Islami Hind women’s wing, said that the conference is being organized as a preparatory to the women’s conference in Kerala.
Shamira Jahan, district convener of Jamath-e-Islami Hind, E C Ayesha, vice-president of Jamath-e- Islami Hind, Kerala, Noor Ayesha, secretary of Kasargod wing, and Shahnaz M, editor of ‘Anupama’ weekly, were present.
Members Sameena Uppinangadi and Mamthaz Pakkaladka compered the programme.