During the 55th session of the commission of statues of women 

Al-Hakim Foundation sponsored a panel discussion about the challenges of Muslim women

This panel was under the theme :

Muslim Women and Challenges of Violence and Marginalization   

Speakers:
Jacqueline  Ogega
Director, Women’s Mobilization Program at Religions for Peace

Dr. Abeer Hassoun
Assistance Professor of Clinical Pediatrician, Columbia University

Layla Alkhafaji
Director, International Relations, Al-Hakim Foundation
Former Iraqi Parliament Member

Moderator:
Dr. Jafar Jawad
Director, New York Office, UN Representative,  Al-Hakim Foundation

In this panel Mrs. Jacqueline Ogega talked about the role of religions in combating the 
violence against women and the importance of the faith in empowering the women.

Dr. Abeer Hassoun talked about the challenges that facing the Muslim women who live 
and work in western societies and the steps that woman should take to be more 
powerful and effective in these societies.

Ms. Layla Alkhafaji spoke about the important role of religious leadership in elimination 
the violence against women and as an example she describe the initiative of Islamic 
Day for Anti Violence against Women which adopted by Al-Hakim foundation and 
effected on raising the public awareness in Iraq about this phenomena .