By TwoCircles.net news desk
New Delhi: Third annual convention of Bhartiya Mahila Muslim Andolan (BMMA) will be organized in Lucknow on October 11th, 2009. The convention topic is “When will we become full citizens?”
The convention will focus on the issue of development. It will raise questions about the role of state in safeguarding the citizenship rights of the Muslims particularly Muslim women. The convention will also be a platform to discuss Sachar Committee recommendations.
BMMA is an organization of Muslim women spread in many states. Established in 2006 it claims a membership of 20,000 women. Its second convention was held last year in November in New Delhi.
According to the convention programme released today, Planning Commission member Syeda Hamid will present on the topic of “Government schemes for Muslim women: Promises and Reality,” noted Shia scholar Maulana Kalbe-Sadique will talk about “Women leaders for future generations.” Actor and activist Shabana Azmi will talk about “World’s largest Democracy & Muslims.”
Date: 11th October 09
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Venue: Jyotiba Phule Park, Chawk, Lucknow
Link: http://www.bmmaonline.org/