Women refuse refuge because of nearby mosque

by Esther Harward
Sunday Star Times
February 1, 2009

http://www.islamist-watch.org/1293/women-refuse-refuge-because-of-nearby-mosque

Excerpt:

Muslim women are staying away from a domesitc violence crisis centre since a mosque opened next door.

The Auckland Shakti Asian Women's Centre in Onehunga helps women escape violent domestic situations but women are too scared to go because they may be recognised by their husbands or relatives attending the mosque.

The centre has an alternative premises but cannot move in because Auckland City Council has held back planning permission for more than a year.

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