NASFAT begins war against women abuse in Africa, bags AU nomination

Abdullateef Fowewe

The pace-setting global Islamic society, Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society has continued to champion the rights of women with another remarkable achievement as the organisation secured a slot for its National Women Affairs Secretary, Ganiyat Babalola.

The slot which was secured under the leadership of the organisation’s President Abdulwahid AbdulRauf, will allow Babalola to participate in the Traditional Rulers and Religious Leaders Consultation on the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in Africa (CEVAWG).

This was contained in a release signed on Wednesday by the NASFAT National Public Relations Secretary, Shamsideen Oseni.

The conventio is slated for October 3 to 4, 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, offers a vital platform for Babalola to highlight Islam’s strong advocacy for women’s rights and It has zero tolerance for violence against women and girls.

Oseni emphasised that Babalola’s involvement reflects NASFAT’s unwavering commitment to addressing gender issues through an Islamic lens.

Oseni said, “UN Women, a leading international organisation promoting gender equality, is fully sponsoring this event, continuing its collaboration with NASFAT. Earlier this year, UN Women also supported the NASFAT Missioners Conference, 2024, held in Osogbo, Osun State.

“Alhaja Babalola’s participation at this global forum marks a significant milestone for NASFAT, reinforcing the society’s role in amplifying women’s voices in international discussions on gender rights. This participation underscores the values of dignity, equality, and safety for women and girls in Islam, as NASFAT takes its place in the movement to end violence against women and girls in Africa.”