IWCNZ -- Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand

Please share this and encourage others to vote. Together, we can bring to the forefronts voices that need to be heard. Thank you for your support! 🙏 #teamappreciation #voteCHILL #makingadifference 5/5

It’s been a privilege to develop this campaign with a cause and see the impact it has had in inspiring both our community and our nation. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪 #CHILLcampaign #immigration 4/5

CHILL is also eligible for the Audience Honor award, and we need your help! You can vote once a day until 30 October to help us bring these incredible stories to a global stage. 🏆 [shortyawards.com/vote/] #audiencehonor 3/5

The CHILL campaign highlighted stories of Muslim women in Aotearoa in an effort to counter gendered Islamophobia and to inspire positive change. 🙌 #positiveimpact #genderequality 2/5

🧵NZ Muslim women are making waves globally! IWCNZ is thrilled to announce that the CHILL Campaign has been selected as a finalist for the @ShortyAwards in both Gender Equality and Immigration & Refugees categories! 🌍✨ #shortyimpact #impactawardsfinalist 1/5

We’re also eligible for the Audience Honor award, and we need your help! You can vote once a day until 30 October to help us bring these incredible stories to a global stage. 🏆 [shortyawards.com/vote/] #audiencehonor 3/5

The CHILL campaign showcases the powerful stories of Muslim women in Aotearoa, fighting gendered Islamophobia and driving positive change. 🙌 #positiveimpact #genderequality 2/5

6/6 Join us in supporting these vital conversations at the @UN Conference. Let’s work together toward safer societies and peace. Watch the event live on UNWebTV. #Peacebuilding #CHILLCampaign #Leadership #Education

5/6 Learn more about IWCNZ, our CHILL Campaign, & key educational resources: 📖 IWCNZ: iwcnz.org.nz 🎥 CHILL Campaign: justchill.org.nz 📚 Primary School Resources: bit.ly/3NhPsKL 📝 Secondary Resources: bit.ly/3ZPgcK65/

2/6 The conference, co-organised by @UNOCT & Spain, is focusing on "Education as a Tool for Prevention, Peacebuilding, and Empowerment of Victims of Terrorism." A needed conversation for global peacebuilding. #Peacebuilding #Education

🧵1/6 We’re proud to share that IWCNZ’s National Coordinator, Aliya Danzeisen aka @Alinasu33 , is representing us at the United Nations International Conference on Victims of Terrorism in Spain. 🇳🇿 #UnitedNations #IWCNZ #TerrorismPrevention

Our CHILL Campaign aims to highlight voices like Ugeshni’s while addressing gendered Islamophobia so everyone can live quality lives. Check it out and join the movement and learn how to CHILL. 5/5 justchill.org.nz #CHILLCampaign #RepresentationMatters

Representation matters! Read about the need for accurate media portrayals of Muslim women in this article by AUT professor Rahman for a better understanding of why. 4/5 tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10… 📚 #RepresentationMatters

Battling PCOS and depression, Ugeshni found strength in holistic living—fitness, organic gardening, and mental wellness. She shares her efforts on social media, inspiring others to take charge of their well-being. #Wellbeing #HealthyLifestyle @ugeshnikhan" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@ugeshnikhan 2/5

Migrating from South Africa to NZ, Ugeshni took on holistic living in a "can do" way, finding a balance of mind, body, and soul i. Her story is worth listening to. She is our third CHILL participant #HolisticLiving #MuslimWomen 1/5

We ask you to CHILL—Challenge Islamophobic Language & Loathing. Maintain composure, address harmful behaviour, and advocate for inclusivity. More at justchill.org.nz #CHILL #Inclusivity #Respect 5/5

Learn more about New Zealand Muslimah through this campaign and IWCNZ’s stories: iwcnz.org.nz/wp-content/upl… #Nesra #Learning #TeacherLife 4/5

TEST YOUR BIAS...with this thread! The presence of diverse educators like Nesra in the classroom enriches the learning environment, offering students a broader worldview and promoting mutual respect. #Diversity #Education #Respect #Empathy #CHILLcampaign 1/5