Ep 129: Dr. Noorjehan Safia Niaz Talks on Muslim Women's Rights in India

In this episode of "She Talks Peace," we have the honor of hosting Dr. Noorjehan Safia Niaz, a passionate activist deeply engaged in empowering marginalized Muslim women across India. Dr. Noorjehan holds a Ph.D. in Sociology and a Masters in Social Work, and is renowned as the co-founder of the Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan (BMMA), a pioneering national movement advocating for Muslim women's rights. Through BMMA, Dr. Noorjehan has tirelessly championed legislative reforms, including the historic legislation against triple divorce, a significant victory for Indian Muslim women. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Noorjehan delves into the complexities of Triple Talaq Legislation and the urgent need for codified personal laws to safeguard the rights of Muslim women in India. With her wealth of experience and expertise, Dr. Noorjehan sheds light on the challenges Muslim women face in accessing justice and advocates for a gender-just legal framework that addresses their diverse needs. Tune in to She Talks Peace to be inspired and informed by this enlightening conversation!Visit She Talks Peace' social media pages and show your support:Facebook: web.facebook.com/shetalkspeacepodcastTwitter: @shetalkspeace | twitter.com/shetalkspeaceInstagram: @shetalkspeace | instagram.com/shetalkspeace/Visit Amina Rasul's social media pages:Twitter: @aminarasul | twitter.com/aminarasulInstagram: @aminarasul | instagram.com/aminarasul/Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/amina-rasul-084a0824/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.