Asking my sisters: Intergenerational voices of women from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Mindanao

WOMEN’S SELF-ORGANISING
IN CONFLICT
Norjane Andong Hussein
It’s good that we could share a portion of our history
as women and make them realise that we are here now
because of our leaders’ sacrifices. We will no longer
experience injustices and oppression again because
of the BIAF and BIWAB’s sacrifices.
Rajma T. Ebrahim
Right now our organisations work together. Women
and men alike have unity and cooperation. BIWAB
is an organisation of women throughout Mindanao
that can help men.
Johani Ibad
I am happy that I am part of BIWAB, and I’ve been
here for Jihad. I feel happy and accomplished that
I became one of the instruments in establishing
BARMM.
Alyah E. Salik
I never once disregarded my responsibility in BIWAB,
despite how difficult the situation was, even if I was
not sure if I could bring food and milk for my children,
because I knew I can achieve my dream through
BIWAB. Basically, what was the most rewarding part
was when we finally understood the importance of
what we were doing, the importance of our participation
in Jihad, and the importance of our support to
the Bangsamoro leaders.
Hasnah Macmod Abdollah
Hopefully, my participation in BIWAB and the
participation of our colleagues in BIAF will make
Islam prevail.
Sophie Y. Samion
I’m also proud that BIWAB strengthened my faith
in Islam.
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