Canada: Symposium - Muslim Women’s Equality Rights in the Justice System: Gender, Religion and Pluralism
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Canadian Council of Muslim Women The Canadian Council of Muslim Women presents a groundbreaking symposium on 9th April featuring international and Canadian scholars & activists working in the areas of jurisprudence, multiculturalism, human rights, the Canadian constitution & family law.
Website Link:
http://www.ccmw.com/conferences/2005/2005_symposium.htm
Submitted on Fri, 04/08/2005 - 23:00
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