Muslim citizens in the West : promoting social inclusion

The Centre for Muslim States and Societies, in collaboration with the Australian Institute of International Affairs (Western Australia Branch), held the Fulbright International Symposium at the University of Western Australia, Perth, on 1-3 August 2007. Associate Professor Samina Yasmeen (symposium convenor) welcomed the participants, and Professor Allan Robson vice chancellor, University of Western Australia) fonnally opened the event. The symposium's objective was to explore complex socioeconomic, religio-cultural, and political factors involved in contributing to a sense of inclusion or exclusion on the part of minority Muslim communities living in the West. The twenty-seven presenters, fifteen from abroad and twelve from Australia, analyzed the theme of "Muslim Citizens in the West: Promoting Social Inclusion" during the event's eight themed panels from a variety of perspectives.