Miss Fatima Jinnah proposing the upliftment of African Muslim women

Sub title : Proposals for launching a committee in Pakistan, sponsoring visits, and awarding scholarships for African Muslim women

Subject: Fatima Jinnah | Federation of African Muslim Associations | African Muslim Women

Date of publication: 1960

Language: English

Page: 2 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29457

Keyword: Federation of African Muslim Associations -- Fatima Jinnah -- African Muslim Women -- Education -- Correspondence | Fatima Jinnah -- African Muslim Women -- Educational Advancement -- Correspondence | Federation of African Muslim Associations -- Fatima Jinnah -- Scholarships -- African Muslim Women -- Correspondence | Fatima Jinnah -- African Muslim Women -- Pakistan -- Educational Exchange -- Correspondence

Abstract: The Federation of African Muslim Associations (Women Wing) writes a memorandum to Miss Fatima Jinnah on June 15, 1960, conveying good wishes and outlining principles for the upliftment of African Muslim women, who they note are mostly educationally backward. The memorandum explains that many Muslims in their country regarded it as "illegal" for girls over 15 to continue their studies, forcing them to remain at home, which resulted in non-African women triumphing educationally. Recognizing Miss Jinnah's eagerness to promote the advancement of African Muslim women, the Federation proposes three actions: launching a committee in Pakistan to look after their affairs, sponsoring a trip for a few African Muslim women to come to Pakistan to meet her and other APWA leaders, and awarding scholarships to African Muslim women for studies in Pakistan.

Description: African Muslim Associations East Africa (Women Wing), dated June 15, 1960, addressed to Miss Fatima Jinnah. It highlights the educational backwardness of African Muslim women, attributing it to the custom of forcing girls over 15 to remain at home instead of continuing their studies. The Federation outlines its efforts, including granting local scholarships, and approaches Miss Jinnah to represent its aspirations. It proposes three specific actions: launching a committee in Pakistan for African Muslim women's affairs, sponsoring a trip for a few African Muslim women to meet Miss Jinnah and APWA leaders, and awarding scholarships for studies in Pakistan. The memorandum is signed by Sheikh Yahya Hussain, General Religious Secretary. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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