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Photography by Kara Flannery

Advocating for women’s rights throughout the Anglican Communion
Igniting the passion of grassroots women for gender justice
Building a coalition for change in the church and the world
Connecting to the global women’s movement

CEDAW

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The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 18, 1979 and entered into force on September 3, 1981. The Convention is an international legal instrument that requires respect for an observance of women’s rights and represents an international human rights norm of women’s equality. The countries that have ratified the Convention have pledged to actively promote the equality of both men and women in all areas of life and have also pledged to end discrimination against women. . . . → Read More: CEDAW

UNCSW Theological Reflections

Living the Gospel daily by expanding our understanding of religion, women, leadership, and politics energized the Anglican and Ecumenical women in worship each morning. I sensed this energy in every gathering as women spoke from differing perspectives and cultures. We shared our compassion for the suffering of women and girls and our passion for justice. Each story of violence and abuse, each story of change, resilience and hope en-Couraged me to continue to ask, “What happens to women and girls when God is addressed as male?” Now I add: “We know the statistics and stories about the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual cost of violence against women—the cost paid by humanity and all creation. As faithful people we are called to constantly evaluate and challenge the words, stories and images used in worship, preaching and teaching about the nature of God so that we proclaim a God who opens the Way for equality and justice for women and girls.” . . . → Read More: UNCSW Theological Reflections