Ummahtic Inspiration
Trade, Ummah and Justice Conference
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TRADE, UMMAH AND JUSTICE
Date: Sunday 26th June 2005
Time: 2-5 pm
Venue: Meadowbank Sports Centre, 139 London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6AE
One of IMASE's current areas of concern is the way the world trade system operates: the World Trade Organisation and its domination by the G8 countries; the exploitation of poorer countries' peoples and natural resources; and the environmental devastation that is being wrought in the name of trade and economic growth.
In recognition of the forthcoming G8 summit at Gleneagles in Scotland this year, a conference has been organised to raise awareness of Trade Justice issues in the Muslim community and asks:
How does international trade work? Who makes the rules? What is the difference between Fair Trade and Free Trade? How do the purchases you and I make affect the rest of the world? What is Islamic teaching on trade and how should it be conducted? Do modern ways of buying and selling goods measure up to Islamic teachings on fair and equitable trading and respect for the environment?
Come along and hear how the current dominant world trade system is completely out of step with the spiritual and holistic context in which Muslims are required to view such transactions. And find out what you can do about it.
Invited speakers include:
* Mohideen Abdul Kader - Third World Network, Malaysia
* Dr Mona Siddique - Head of Islamic Studies, Glasgow University
* Fathima Idris - Founding Member, Citizens International, Malaysia
* Carol Morton - Palcrafts / Hadeel
* Osama Saeed - Muslim Association of Britain
* Councillor Rev Chris Wigglesworth - Edinburgh City Council
Refreshments will be available. Stalls will be in place at which there will be the opportunity to buy fairly traded goods. This is a ticketed event: tickets can be bought at the door but please book in advance as places are limited.
- If booking in advance tickets are: waged - £5, unwaged - £2.50
- If registering on the day tickets are: waged - £6, unwaged - £3
To book, for further information or to reserve a stall contact:
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tel: 07736 551 650 / 07958 777 684
Website: www.imase.org
IMASE is a member of the Trade Justice Movement, for details visit www.tjm.org.uk/members.shtml
Date: Sunday 26th June 2005
Time: 2-5 pm
Venue: Meadowbank Sports Centre, 139 London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 6AE
One of IMASE's current areas of concern is the way the world trade system operates: the World Trade Organisation and its domination by the G8 countries; the exploitation of poorer countries' peoples and natural resources; and the environmental devastation that is being wrought in the name of trade and economic growth.
In recognition of the forthcoming G8 summit at Gleneagles in Scotland this year, a conference has been organised to raise awareness of Trade Justice issues in the Muslim community and asks:
How does international trade work? Who makes the rules? What is the difference between Fair Trade and Free Trade? How do the purchases you and I make affect the rest of the world? What is Islamic teaching on trade and how should it be conducted? Do modern ways of buying and selling goods measure up to Islamic teachings on fair and equitable trading and respect for the environment?
Come along and hear how the current dominant world trade system is completely out of step with the spiritual and holistic context in which Muslims are required to view such transactions. And find out what you can do about it.
Invited speakers include:
* Mohideen Abdul Kader - Third World Network, Malaysia
* Dr Mona Siddique - Head of Islamic Studies, Glasgow University
* Fathima Idris - Founding Member, Citizens International, Malaysia
* Carol Morton - Palcrafts / Hadeel
* Osama Saeed - Muslim Association of Britain
* Councillor Rev Chris Wigglesworth - Edinburgh City Council
Refreshments will be available. Stalls will be in place at which there will be the opportunity to buy fairly traded goods. This is a ticketed event: tickets can be bought at the door but please book in advance as places are limited.
- If booking in advance tickets are: waged - £5, unwaged - £2.50
- If registering on the day tickets are: waged - £6, unwaged - £3
To book, for further information or to reserve a stall contact:
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tel: 07736 551 650 / 07958 777 684
Website: www.imase.org
IMASE is a member of the Trade Justice Movement, for details visit www.tjm.org.uk/members.shtml
