Sandra Pertek

UKRI Future Leaders Fellow. SRF@UoB. Gender, Violence, Religion, Forced Migration & Humanitarianism. Connecting Research, Policy & Practice Cross-Culturally

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

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[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

Excited our consultation was cohosted by Red Cross Kenya and we are forming together the regional working group on connecging Islamic Philanthropy, Women's Protection and Migration.
It has been an interactive and inclusive event with committed specialists and humanitarian leaders

[Kenya Red Cross @KenyaRedCross]

The Kenya Red Cross today hosted a multi-stakeholder consultation on Islamic philanthropy and women’s protection, under the Making Aid Work for Displaced Women initiative led by the University of Birmingham, with @ICHA_KRC co-facilitating.

The session brought together humanitarian actors, faith-based organisations, policymakers and partners including IFRC, Islamic Relief, UNHCR and Irish Aid to explore how Islamic philanthropy can better support displaced and vulnerable women.

A key outcome of the consultation was the establishment of a regional working group to strengthen partnerships and advance support for women affected by crises across East Africa. I

[Jamal Hassan @jfinspires_]

If we get this right Islamic philanthropy could reshape how we fund protection and support for displaced women across the region. Under the leadership of @IrshadIdris the momentum is building. KRCS with partners will establish the first regional working group on Islamic finance.

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

📢 #Nairobi consultation invite
Join us to explore how faith-sensitive approaches, incl. Islamic philanthropy, can better support displaced women.
👥 Open to NGOs, UN, FBOs, donors & refugee-led orgs
📍 Boma Hotel | In-person
👉 Apply: https://t.co/faDMii5L57⁠�
#MakingAidWork

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

Paper alert! Our new framework is out: Gender and Forced Displacement in Islam: Advancing a Protection Framework for Women | Refugee Survey Quarterly https://t.co/K67ZPMVxCQ

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

Great to see this new @OSCE resource on 'Engaging Religious Actors to End #VAWG' https://t.co/ocQ9KdN31t is informed by our scholarly work on religion, gender & violence. Pleased to moderate a session, with diverse faith traditions, on connecting religious actors with VAW work

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

10 frontline practices for integrating faith sensitivity into #GBV work! Thanks to the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, Western University for developing this graphic based on our full briefing https://t.co/WosHXWofH1 #16days

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

Today begins #16DaysofActivism against #GBV-a reminder of the urgent work to protect women & girls on the move. Here's Ayesha’s powerful story: https://t.co/FsLHlVb3ml. Grateful to speak at the @ohchr session on #SV against migrants. Thanks @SilviaGaMac for organising the session

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

Great news! We’ve launched a Policy Dialogue on “Pathways to Impact: Engaging with Islamic Philanthropy to Improve Protection Outcomes for Women” at @ICRC, exploring how #zakat, #sadaqah & #waqf can enhance dignity & protection for women. Thanks to all joining us! #MakingAidWork

[UniBirmingham News @news_ub]

Our humanitarian and migration experts are working with @ICRC and @ifrc to create a blueprint to help Islamic philanthropists better contribute to transforming humanitarian responses for displaced women https://t.co/6dX64r2Hud

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

Our Launch of Policy Dialogue on '#Pathways to #Impact: Engaging with Islamic #Philanthropy to Improve Outcomes for Displaced #Women' with @ICRC in #Geneva is approaching, 28 October 2025. https://t.co/7Ss3yeuwzi @refugees @UNmigration @UNWomen @AhmedAlDawoody @amjadmsaleem @ifrc

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

'The right to seek asylum was not invented 75 years ago. The moral obligation to provide refuge to those fleeing danger is enshrined in sacred texts across the world. Precisely because asylum is life-saving.'

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

“One of the greatest privileges to work with UNHCR is to straddle the boundaries between aid and diplomacy. To help refugees and, in so doing, help open doors to peace when peace seems impossible.”

My statement at UNHCR’s Executive Committee meeting: 👇🏻 https://t.co/NgoG2HG2Om

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

Our Symposium is available online!

https://t.co/1c1U3gvIru

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

We did it! Two days Symposium at @unibirmingham brought together global voices to reimagine humanitarian aid.
Keynotes from @UNHCR & @OIC_OCI, panels on Islamic social finance, gender sensitivity & peacebuilding. Many ways of doing good! @UNmigration @ICRC https://t.co/6CY1vbdJdp

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

My reflections on #UNGA80 side events:
Faith in Humanitarianism: Stronger Than Ever at UNGA80.
As humanitarian budgets shrink, faith in humanitarianism not only fills gaps - it reshapes the system. Its transformative potential depends on who is included.
https://t.co/UFblKKIaUw

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

A call for Expressions of Interest for Refugee-led organisations and community-based researchers for data collection in Nairobi, Cox's Bazar, Ankara/Istanbul, Quetta, London/Bham as part of ‘Making Aid Work for Displaced Women’. https://t.co/8qmylHvjLX

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

My reflections on #UNGA80 side events:
Faith in Humanitarianism: Stronger Than Ever at UNGA80.
As humanitarian budgets shrink, faith in humanitarianism not only fills gaps - it reshapes the system. Its transformative potential depends on who is included.
https://t.co/UFblKKIaUw

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

Great to see a piece on our work at @unibirmingham with partners! Experts, academics and humanitarian leaders gather to explore how Islamic philanthropy and humanitarian policy can address the urgent needs of displaced women.
https://t.co/bQ4lbpdPCp

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

We did it! Two days Symposium at @unibirmingham brought together global voices to reimagine humanitarian aid.
Keynotes from @UNHCR & @OIC_OCI, panels on Islamic social finance, gender sensitivity & peacebuilding. Many ways of doing good! @UNmigration @ICRC https://t.co/6CY1vbdJdp

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

Really enjoyed reviewing the Oxford Handbook on Women and Islam by Asma Afsaruddin.

A rich, multi-disciplinary volume that challenges assumptions and centres Muslim women’s voices.

📖 Read my review (50 free copies): https://t.co/wrTGS9MqWs

[Sandra Pertek @sandrapertek]

Only a week to go! I’m thrilled to host our upcoming Symposium on #Humanitarian #Innovation and #Philanthropy with leading humanitarian actors and world-renowned scholars. Looking forward to this strategic learning exchange and hearing researchers joining us from across the world