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JUSTICE, TRADE & ISLAM
Date: Sunday 13th April 2008
Time: 2.15pm to 4.45pm
Venue: 4th Floor, Muslim World League, 46 Goodge Street, London, W1T 4LU (entrance on the corner of Charlotte Street); Nearest Tubes: Goodge Street (Northern Line), Euston Square (Hammersmith & City, Circle, & Metropolitan Lines) & Warren Street (Victoria Line).
Speaker: Shumaisa Khan
Whilst Islam encourages the pursuit of entrepreneurial activities, the moral framework would be one that promotes the welfare of all of creation. In this short talk and discussion we will explore key Islamic principles that form part of this framework, and we will then reflect on how this relates to social and environmental justice in the context of trade. This will be followed by an opportunity to hear about environmental activities LINE is engaged with, including a project called 'Resource Cycle'. As usual, no charge and open to all.
About the speaker:
Shumaisa Khan is currently a postgraduate student at the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment, focussing on environmental justice. She also volunteers for LINE, and previously was involved in international health, having worked on USAID and UNICEF maternal and child health projects in Egypt and Indonesia. Shumaisa has also worked as a freelance reporter/producer, covering health and human rights issues for WBAI-Peace and Justice Community Radio Station in New York City.
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