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This year, the Khadija Leadership Network chose to challenge, and call out aspects that are unhelpful to women here and around the world. During the evening our amazing line up of speakers shared themes we are committed to and are choosing to challenge. We spent the evening networking and celebrating women while listening to some of the most powerful advocates in our country working for gender equality and parity. Guests enjoyed canapés and mocktails while engaging with the following organisations: Shakti Women's Refuge Drink My Coffee My Little Library Auckland DHB Bowel Screening  

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  The New Zealand Muslim Awards 2020 was an opportunity to reflect on, celebrate, and raise awareness of some of the amazing people who make up the Muslim community in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The awards simply would not be possible without the support of our amazing sponsors. Our gratitude and acknowledgement goes to: Roading Solutions Hire, Pearl of the Islands Foundation, Earth NZ, Direct Tyres & Auto, Fin-Ex Accounting & Consultancy, Handmade Beauty, and WaiLife   We are pleased to announce the following winners and rising stars of the 2020 awards: Community Service Award Syed Khurrum Iqbal, Hawkes Bay Rising Stars Sania Ashraf - for being the first Pakistani...

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In 2020 we have had one Muslim woman make in on a party list. By the next local elections we aspire to support more women to stand for political representation...

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The humble beginnings. KLN was launched on 4/12/2017

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Gender pay gap is gaining momentum in the public discourse. However, not all women find the gender pay gap as a pressing priority when education for girls, violence, or not...

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Navigating Leadership 2018 breakfast with the Minister for Women, Hon Julie Anne Genter. 13th April 2018.  Photographer: Zara Jawadi.

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Annual Lecture 2018 delivered by Professor Anita Weiss, University of Oregon on, ‘Interpreting Islam, modernity and women’s rights in Pakistan’.  Photographer: Olga Macagon.

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All images below from the event are uploaded here. Please use images responsibly and download only if you have permission from us or have attended the events.    On Saturday 14th September 2019 the Khadija Leadership Network (KLN) celebrated a talented and diverse group of Muslims for their efforts not only for the New Zealand Muslim community, but also their contributions to the wider society nationally and internationally. The awards programme sponsored by Direct Auto & Tyre, Fin-Ex Accounting and Consultancy, and the A.J. Group attracted 45 nominations across five categories. This year KLN also chose to acknowledge those who...

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All images from events are uploaded here. Please use images responsibly and download only if you have permission from us or have attended the events.   Seeds of Ilm is about exploring the intellectual diversity of the Muslim world juxtaposed with the Muslim diaspora. The conference aims to draw out local and global debates, examine community development and policy approaches, and identify innovative strategies to stimulate a progressive response to the relationship between faith-based communities and states. The conference aims to bring together members of the Muslim and other faith-based communities, government officials, and both third and private sector representatives from across New Zealand...

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KLN hosted the first vigil after the March 15th 2019 Christchurch Mosque attacks. See images from the day here. Christchurch Vigil, March 16th 2019.

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