The Nisaa Project

Sponsored by the NT Government

Primary Prevention of Domestic Violence

The ‘Safe, Respected, and Free from Violence Prevention Grants’ serve as a backbone for these projects. By challenging social and cultural attitudes that underpin violence, UMNT strives to create safer and more respectful communities. This project takes a bold step towards addressing family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV) and promoting gender equality within the community.

The term ‘Nissa’ is an arabic word that means ‘Women’ in Arabic.

Our Values

The SavingFACE initiative by the Muslims Womens Australia (MWA) provides key values for the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations (CALD) which is an extension of the OurWatch guidelines. UMNT Has implemented these guides into our Nisaa projects for a safe and effective project delivery.

Faith-based response to FDSV:

The Islamic family cycle

  • Our Beginning

    The beginning of the creation of human beings, with Adam and Eve, serves as the start of the establishment of a functional family. Eve was created from Adam, and is the mother of all human beings after her. A husband must recognise the elevated status of his wife.

  • We are Equal before Allah (SWT)

    The only thing that distinguishes one human being from another is their piety. There is no superiority in one gender over another in the eyes of Allah (SWT).

  • We Need Each Other

    Men and women are connected and dependent on each other to fulfill their potential. Without women, there is no man. And without men, there is no woman.

  • Enhancing Good Character

    Our homes are places of love and gentleness. Our role as men is to nurture that environment where our families can fulfill their potential, spiritual and material, in a way that is pleasing to Allah (SWT)

  • Removing Harm

    It is our duty as Muslims to remove harm where we see it in our daily lives and this is even more so within our own homes.

  • Servant Leadership

    To serve your family is part of the Prophetic tradition. It is pleasing to Allah (SWT) when we not only create a loving and harmonious environment for our family but when we also contribute to and serve their needs within the home.

Faith-based response to FDSV:

Key Relationships for Harmonious Communities

  • Me & My Creator

    Understanding & Perfecting our Relationship with Allah (SWT)

    The only power we recognise is that of Allah (SWT) over His creation and in all other aspects our relationships are fulfilled when we act in ways which are pleasing to our Creator. This includes understanding our beginning, that we are all equal before Allah (SWT) and that men and women are dependent on each other.

  • Me & Myself

    Perfecting our Character

    We seek to emulate the Prophet (PBUH) in all ways and when it came to his family, he was gentle, kind and merciful. Our role as men is to nurture that environment where our families can fulfill their potential, spiritual and material, in a way that is pleasing to Allah (SWT). We do this by removing harm from our homes and bringing love and gentleness.

  • Me & My Community

    Building Harmonious Communities

    The customs & practices in our community influence, and are influenced by, our individual & collective actions.

  • Me & My Family

    Service

    To serve your family is part of the Prophetic tradition. It is pleasing to Allah (SWT) when we not only create a loving and harmonious environment for our family but when we also contribute to and serve their needs within the home.

Our Projects Under Nisaa

Fortnightly Ilm Circles

‘Ilm,’ an Arabic word meaning knowledge, symbolises the essence of these circles. Gathering families together, these circles serve as a platform for intellectual growth, spiritual enrichment, and community bonding.

Participants engage in deep discussions, learning from one another and sharing valuable insights.

Additionally to the fortnightly sessions, the Ilm circles collective regroup for a large session on a monthly basis. The session is designed to engage the whole family on common subjects that are topical.

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Multimedia Campaigns

Story of the Nisaa Project (Video)

The multilingual media campaign accompanying the project acts as a powerful tool in raising awareness about domestic violence and the benefits of engaging in the community.

The project is live with captions and translations in Urdu, Arabic, Indonesian and Bengali.

Ramadan Series

Yearly Ramadan video series explore the lives of female companions of the Prophet and other great female Muslim figures.

We explore topics such as the bravery of Khadijah, the wisdom of Aisha, to the piety of Maryam and much more.

The series are produced with a high production value and features the local youth of Darwin. The series is entirely filmed and produced by youth.

Remote Outreach

UMNT’s commitment to inclusivity and community building extends beyond their local areas. The organization travels to other regions of the Northern Territory, including Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and Katherine.

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Team Upskilling

The UMNT staff and volunteers engage in regular training with service providers to understand the theory, their own biases and pitfalls that may occur throughout the project delivery.

UMNT staff are also routinely trained in responding to disclosure with policies in place.

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Supported by

Australian National Imams Council
Australian Multicultural Foundation
Australian Federation of Islamic Councils
Islamic Council of Northern Territory
Islamic Society of Palmerston