Steph MacGillivray

Write down your dreams open.substack.com/pub/stephmacg/…

Exchanging meatball recipes in the supermarket queue is standard practice in Rome. open.substack.com/pub/stephmacg/…

NOW: Pope Leo makes a point of mentioning the role of women in Turkish society: "Women, in particular, through their studies and active participation in professional, cultural and political life, are increasingly placing themselves at the service of your country and its positive influence on the international scene. We must greatly value, then, the important initiatives in this regard, which support the family and the contribution that women make toward the full flowering of social life."

“Yeah, I would say that.” youtube.com/watch?v=ypKEkY…

I appreciate invitation by the World Union of Catholic Women´s Organizations to seminar on women as signs of hope and life and the importance of leadership in Church and society. Me dio mucho gusto ver a @valealazraki & to listen to presentation by my dear friend Steph @macgizz.

Stephanie MacGillivray, Senior Officer at @iamCARITAS, met with grassroots organisations and faith groups at #CSW69 in New York, working together to support women and promote inclusive communities. #WomensRights @macgizz

Each speaker spoke about the fundamental importance of listening to the voices and experiences of migrant women and the need to strengthen collaboration - no entity can do this alone. @wucwo @iamCARITAS #CSW69 #CaritasforWomen

Msgr Formica from @HolySeeUN emphasised the need to protect women from commodification which drives human trafficking, and to advocate for systemic change with a human-centred approach. #CaritasforWomen #CSW69 @iamCARITAS @wucwo

Yesterday, @wucwo hosted an excellent event on women and forced migration. There were so many moving testimonies, including from our own @jeanettececilia, who highlighted the experiences of women migrants in Ukraine, Bangladesh and Venezuela. #CaritasforWomen #CSW69 @iamCARITAS

It’s a misty morning here in New York, but the work goes on! We attended a compelling session this morning on harnessing #AI for women’s empowerment. “Equity must be engineered, not assumed.” #CSW69 #CaritasforWomen

Our @iamCARITAS #CSW69 delegation is growing! @jeanettececilia has arrived 🤩 We had a great meeting with @wucwo this morning, and we’re looking forward to a busy few days ahead! #CaritasforWomen

Today’s #CSW69 highlights include sunshine, @CCharitiesUSA @gloria_purvis’s inspirational advocacy for black women’s maternal healthcare at @HolySeeUN event, and successful strategies for securing women’s leadership by @KenyaGovernors Women’s Caucus. #CaritasforWomen @iamCARITAS

A real highlight of the day was meeting the inspirational Sr Veronica who works with Nigerian Christian and Muslim faith leaders to promote women’s participation in peacebuilding. #CaritasforWomen #CSW69

What a first day at #CSW69! Great to meet @FaithtoActionet in the morning to talk about interfaith dialogue for women’s empowerment, before heading over to the UN for some fantastic events. Such a vibrant atmosphere here, just look at those beautiful headdresses! #CaritasforWomen

I’m excited to be back at the UN in New York for #CSW69. This year feels more important than most to promote and ensure women’s empowerment, inclusion, rights and safe participation in society at all levels. #CaritasforWomen #AccelerateAction @iamCARITAS

On Monday, Stephanie MacGillivray launched the #WeaversOfHopeAward, celebrating women who bring hope and change to families, communities, and society. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3XAQJ53 #IWD2025 #EmpoweringWomen #AccelerateAction

Caritas Internationalis launches the 'Weavers of Hope' award, to help organizations empower women as sources of hope in their families, communities, and societies. vaticannews.va/en/church/news…

This #IWD2025, we’re launching the #WeaversOfHopeAward to celebrate women’s leadership! Grants will support grassroots projects in education, healthcare and peacebuilding. Join us online for the launch! 10th March, 16:00 (Rome). Register bit.ly/3XqSrpJ #CaritasForWomen

Women's participation in peace processes increases the probability of a peace agreement lasting at least two years by 20%, and 15 years by 35%. But hey...

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