though not in substance. For example, instead of insisting on
the use of "women's rights" Which invites opposition, NISA
USeS "justice in Muslim families" or "gender justice" as a way to
advance the same issues.
In minority communities Where there is a prevailing sense of need
to preserve identities amidst threats of cultural assimilation or
integration, we must work with internal processes of evolving norms
and dynamics of discourse, to effect change in social behavior,
attitudes and opinions.
Even if we succeed to amend a law, if the minority community or the
minority women themselves are not receptive to this change, out of
fear or apprehension that it undermines their cultural and religious
identities, then the advocacy will have been for naught.
Once again, my name is Johaira Wahab speaking for NISA UL HAQQ
Fl BANGSAMORO from the Philippines,
Thank you for your attention and wassalam.