So with all of those statements, here is what the Ecumenical Women are asking for: Realizing governments’ essential role in addressing the issues we have identified, we urge member states to: – Partner with civil society in conducting awareness and educational campaigns about gender discrimination and gender based violence in all its forms. – Recognize […]

Here is the third Statement.  Please let me know your thoughts. We must pay particular attention to the needs of rural and minority populations and improve their access to resources and services. – Rural and minority populations within states often experience particular difficulties in addressing violence due to their geographical and relational isolation from positions […]

Alright folks…on to the next statement: Education is a vital part of the change process, especially societal change.  Education must incorporate men and boys alongside women and girls.   – Education for all members of society is fundamental in preventing violence.  This includes equal access to education for girls and boys, women and men, and […]

The Ecumenical Women (EW) is a coalition of Christian Non Government Organizations (NGOs) made up of several denominations and groups (including the Anglican Consultative Council, Association of Presbyterian Women on Aoteaora New Zealand, Church Women United, Presbyterian Church (USA), Society of Catholic Medical Missionaries, United Methodist Church/General Board of Global Ministries, World Federation of Methodist […]

I began this blog to keep everyone updated on my upcoming trip as a PC(USA) Delegate to the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations in New York. In October I applied for and was chosen to be a part of the Presbyterian Delegation to The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in March, […]