Media & Newsletters

Aliya Danzeisen, the national coordinator of Islamic Women’s Council provides more details about the IWCNZ National Conference 2022! 15 – 17th of July in Hamilton Buy your tickets at tinyurl.com/IWCNZconferencetickets

We’re coming to Dunedin on Friday the 3rd of June and will be hosting two parallel sessions, one being the ‘Nibble and Chat’ and the other is the ‘youth quiz night’ for all Muslimah in the area!

We’re coming to Christchurch on Saturday the 4th of June and will be hosting two activities, one being the ‘Nibble and Chat’ and the other is the ‘youth quiz night’. We invite all Muslimah to join us for these events! Nibble and Chat: We will be providing snacks and drinks all FREE of cost for […]

IIWCNZ is pleased that we have launched the poster series and resource booklet to all state secondary schools in Aotearoa. These resources aim to introduce Kiwi students to the thoughts, perspectives, and experiences of a diverse range of Muslim women who contribute to New Zealand. They will serve as an initial source for emerging social […]

Aya and the Butterfly is a new picture book to help children come to terms with grief, cope with change, and build The book is written by Dr. Maysoon Salama; IWCNZ Emeritus National Coordinator who lost her beloved son, Atta, in the mosque attacks. Dr. Salama said she wrote this story for her granddaughter (Aya) […]

South Asian Law Students’ Association hosted its first event to remember the lives lost in the Christchurch terror attacks and reflected on the race relation and ongoing cultural diversity issues in New Zealand. Aliya Danzeisen – IWCNZ National Coordinator joined the team of panelists. The event was a great success.

IWCNZ in collaboration with Women’s Self- Defense Network – Wahine Toa hosted a mother and daughter Self Defense class in Auckland this March. It was great fun for the kids! The Women’s Self Defence Network — Wāhine Toa works in pursuit of a society where violence and abuse against women and girls no longer occur […]

We have been hosting coffee chats around the country and discussing topics various topics. Tune in to our Facebook page and social media, and keep an eye on a session around your area as we will continue to run them. It is a lovely way to meet new sisters, make new friends, and have a […]

There is no question that sisterhood is important, but many women lament  there is not a strong sisterhood around them. These sisters should not fret, but instead should look for the opportunities to build the ties they want to exist. Like friendships, sisterhood does not just appear– It is made! Our busy lives and family […]

Our business name is Dusty Veil, our names are Nada and Salha. (Nada): Salha and I are two friends who met at uni in NZ 11 years ago and have been friends ever since. Salha is a mother of 2 beautiful young boys and has finished her studies as a primary school teacher. I (Nada) […]

Tell us a bit about you: Cakes by MK I was born and brought up in New Zealand, and am currently residing with my husband in Auckland. I am 28 years old, have two older brothers, and come from a Fijian Indian background. I am the owner of Cakes by MK (CBMK), which is a […]

My Little Library is an online bookstore for Kiwi Muslim families to have access to a selection of childrens books. Our aim and intention is to help young muslim children in Aotearoa learn about and love our faith. As a child, my parents had a stack of Islamic stories I would read over and over […]

Tell us a bit about you I’m Mays, founder of Thriftly. I am a quality specialist by day and creative by night. My family immigrated to NZ from Iraq when I was 2 years old and we’ve called it home ever since. I am currently building a tiny house on wheels for myself and writing […]