Are you interested in promoting women's health? Join our Women's Health Task Force on Thursday, December 12 at 7pm at the MWO Hub as we develop our plans for the coming year.
For more information, email Seema at health@mwo-orlando.org
About the Women's Health Task Force
Purpose:
Muslim women and the local institutions that serve them, need to develop an understanding of sexual, reproductive, and medical rights in order to achieve body autonomy within an Islamic framework.
Outcomes:
Increasing awareness among Muslim women about their physical rights
Ensuring that Muslim institutions are equipped with the resources needed to meet the health needs of women in a compassionate and sensitive manner
Advancing cultural sensitivity and awareness among Medical professionals and institutions in regards to the rights and needs of Muslim women in Central Florida
Process:
Survey of medical treatment
Messaging campaign...social media and printed
Monthly awareness discussion series: birth control, infertility, sexual health, menstrual health, nutrition, medical rights, etc... (in an intersectional way, with scholar, and medical professionals)
Education and training for local Muslim women leaders and service providers
Cultural competency and sensitivity training about Muslim women for medical professionals and institutions