International Muslim Women Union

The International Muslim Women Union (IMWU) is an international non-governmental organization that brings together Muslim women from 165 countries. It was founded on 31 July 1996 in Sudan by women representing Muslim women's communities from those countries, and its headquarters is located in Khartoum. The organization describes itself as an international non-governmental organization and works to promote a more active role for women in charitable activities within the Ummah. The union's stated goals include embodying Islamic values, shaping the identity of Muslim women, educating Muslim women about their rights, strengthening Muslim women's commitment to protecting their lives within their families and in society, helping Muslim women free themselves from all forms of oppression or violation of their rights, and supporting all efforts aimed at strengthening the economy of Muslim women. In terms of structure, the current president of the union is Khadijah Olaniyan from Nigeria. During the 2010s, and until her death on 5 March 2010, Aminah Assilmi was president of the union. The honorary president of the union is Hinda Déby Itno, wife of the former Chadian president. On 16 May 2015, the union signed a partnership agreement with the African Union Commission to strengthen cooperation, particularly with a view to improving the participation of African women in the development and implementation of policies at the continental level; to promote the involvement of African women in the promotion and protection of human and peoples' rights in Africa; and to implement the African Union's human rights strategy on the continent.

The International Muslim Women Union was created on 31 July 1996 in Sudan by women representing Muslim women's communities from 165 countries. As a result of its founding location, the association's headquarters is in Khartoum. The organization was established as an international non-governmental organization with the aim of uniting Muslim women across national boundaries and promoting their active role in charitable activities within the Ummah. During the 2010s, Aminah Assilmi served as president of the union until her death on 5 March 2010. Following her, Khadijah Olaniyan of Nigeria became the current president. Hinda Déby Itno, wife of the former Chadian president, serves as honorary president of the union. On 16 May 2015, the union signed a partnership agreement with the African Union Commission. This convention aimed to strengthen cooperation, particularly to improve the participation of African women in the development and implementation of policies at the continental level; to promote the involvement of African women in the promotion and protection of human and peoples' rights in Africa; and to implement the African Union's human rights strategy on the continent.

• The union is created in Sudan by women representing Muslim women's communities from 165 countries.

• Aminah Assilmi, president of the union, dies.

• The union signs a partnership agreement with the African Union Commission.

International non-governmental organization advocating for Muslim women's rights, identity, and economic empowerment across 165 countries.

1. 1International Muslim Women Union - Wikidatawikidata.org
2. 2Union internationale des femmes musulmanes - Wikipédiafr.wikipedia.org