In addition, the committee fought to break the taboo on apostasy in the Muslim world as well as start a debate on women's rights in Islamic societies.
[1][2] The committee officially started its activities in September 2007 after announcing its foundation to the Dutch public in a broadcast on NPO Radio 1 on 2 May 2007.
[3] During the broadcast, Jami announced a wish to offer a helping hand to Muslims who want to abandon their religion since Islamic society does not allow apostasy.
Open apostasy in Islamic societies, Jami explained, leads to expulsion and death threats - a manner of conduct he strongly opposes.
Gaining support from the Dutch government to permit freedom of conscience is a fundamental aspect of the committee's action plan.