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The training seminar “The role of woman in public and charitable activities” was held in Kuwait from 16 till 18 September 2012.  Apart from representatives of Arab countries, activists and researchers from Europe, Africa, South East Asia and the U.S. came to discuss vital issues and problems in the field. Ukraine was represented by Mrs. Olga Fryndak, head of the public relations department at the AAPO “Alraid”, and Mrs. Susanna Islamova, chairman of the Public Organization “Mariyam”.

The event organizer was the International Islamic Charitable Organization which central office is located in Kuwait. It was established for fighting poverty, illiteracy and other unfavorable factors, mainly in Muslim countries, or in Muslim communities constituting the religious majority in their countries.

The issue of woman’s role in public and charitable activities appeared at a seminar held by the Organization in spring 2012. It was decided to pick together representatives of Muslim public organizations, female researchers and female staff of Muslim charitable foundations, to discuss the issue from concrete and systemic perspective. At this training seminar, various aspects of women’s participation in public and charitable activities were dealt with and elaborated. For more detailed information on this event, please, watch updates on our web-site. 

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