Sufi Women Organization

The Sufi Women Organization was established in 1993 under the auspices of the International Association of Sufism. A forum for all Sufi women, it has been tremendously successful in gathering together women from diverse cultural backgrounds who share a dedication to the goals of Sufism, especially with respect to human rights. Our primary humanitarian goals include women's rights, education, and social awareness.

The devotion of all who have volunteered their time, energy and expertise have led to substantial achievements:

opening lines of communications among Sufi sisters from many different schools throughout the world

bringing the influence of Sufi women into the traditional Sufi gatherings and zekr

introducing Sufism into the global community through interfaith organizations and the United Nations

working with diverse community services programs

providing classes and gatherings for Sufi women

introducing Sufi women's accomplishments in art, literature, poetry, teachings, and practices in publications distributed internationally

establishing an electronic mail news group and web site for sharing among Sufi women

creating a forum for exchanging ideas, traditions and teachings among Sufi women from different orders and culture.