Arab Council Australia has developed a strengths-based program to work on increasing support for gender equality in the Arab community.

We called this program Musawat meaning Equality in Arabic. We are currently seeking women and men from an Arabic speaking background to participate in the program. 

The Musawat program consists of 6 half day modules. It is unique as it was co-designed by the Arab community and focuses on highlighting positive practices and beliefs that support gender equality. It aims to build on these positive practices by challenging those foundational beliefs and traditional practices that might undermine gender equality. 

Ultimately, by achieving an increased understanding about the importance and benefits of gender equality and attitudinal change and getting participants to identify ways they can make changes in their lives and within their community, Council hopes to also contribute to the prevention of domestic and family violence.

If you would like your clients/stakeholders to take part or for Council to deliver the program to an existing group within your agency and or service/program, please contact us.

Please also note that participants will be required to complete a survey prior to the start of the program so that Council can determine baseline knowledge and attitudes ahead of the start of the program. Once you have registered your group, we would appreciate your assistance in asking the clients to complete the survey. We would be grateful if you could then forward the completed surveys to ally@arabcouncil.org.au.

You will find attached the survey and consent form along with a flyer that you might wish to present to your clients.

The project, of which this program is an essential part, is funded by Women NSW under their Domestic and Family Violence Innovation Fund.