Couples’ workshop on intimate partner violence, HIV and Islam
Researchers from Johns Hopkins and a respected sheikh led a workshop for couples on intimate partner violence, its links with HIV, and Islamic teaching on marriage.
As part of its outreach, MASYAP held a couples’ workshop on intimate partner violence. Researchers from Johns Hopkins and a respected sheikh explored how this violence relates to HIV/AIDS and to Islamic teaching.
What was covered
- Understanding the problem: researchers explained intimate partner violence, its effects on health, and its links with the spread and management of HIV.
- An Islamic perspective: the sheikh spoke about the issue in the light of Islam, stressing compassion, mutual respect and justice in marriage.
- Practical solutions: couples discussed ways to prevent and respond to violence in their communities and to build healthy, supportive relationships.
By sharing health knowledge and tackling difficult social issues alongside our economic programmes, MASYAP aims to strengthen both the wellbeing and the resilience of its members.
