WCC Gender Justice

#ThursdaysinBlack: #16Days against Gender-Based Violence starts 25 Nov, Intern'l Day for Elimination of Violence against Women and ends on 10 December, Human Rights Day. Join #WCC and people around the world in prayer and action. oikoumene.org/events/16-days…

#ThursdaysinBlack: In a blog, Toni Zimmermann, in South Africa, shares her 33-year journey living with HIV – and her message of hope. oikoumene.org/blog/living-wi…

On International Women’s Day, award-winning church sign language interpreter Judy Kihumba urges space for deaf women: oikoumene.org/news/on-intern… #IWD #WCC

#IWD celebrates progress for women and highlights the huge tasks ahead to reach gender justice. As the WCC Assembly stated: "We have used many words, but from these we have fashioned a new resolve. Now we ask God’s assistance to transform our commitments into action." #IWD

#CSW67 Learn about Algorithms, the Digital Divide and Polarization: Impact on Gender Justice, Thurs, 9 March, 9-11am (New York). #WCC, @ACTAlliance @waccglobal @svenskakyrkan Register: bit.ly/3yiP1IM oikoumene.org/events/webinar…

How do our online lives impact gender justice efforts? Join us Mar 9, 9-11am EST, to learn about algorithms and how we can be more critical netizens and help make digital spaces safer. #CSW67 @waccglobal @ACTAlliance @svenskakyrkan Register: bit.ly/3EqEn5S

Standing together for a world without rape and violence #ThursdaysinBlack at a recent meeting support from Lilly Endowment meeting in the US with clergy, non-profit leaders and philanthropists.

Register today for "Harnessing Ecumenical and Diaconal assets and networks to end violence against women and girls., 24 November: lutheranworld-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Learn more: oikoumene.org/events/16-days… #16Days #ThursdaysinBlack

"Through theology, through programmes, and simply through telling the story of her own life, [Rev. Dr Lydia] Mwaniki believes and hopes for a world in which all people live in dignity and a sense of equal worth before God." oikoumene.org/news/rev-dr-ly…

“The kind of tools that women need to be able to navigate leadership are born out of solidarity and connection,” says Prof. Dr Sarojini Nadar, director of the Desmond Tutu Centre for Religion and Social Justice. Read more: oikoumene.org/news/prof-dr-s…

“Then I became bold”: Mathilda Johnson reflects on her path from a very shy girl in school to world vice president of @WFMUCW. She advises women, “Your voice needs to be heard.” Read more #WCC: oikoumene.org/news/education…

In 1987, Right Rev. Dr Emily Onyango was the second woman priest ordained in all of east Africa. Now she is the assistant bishop. Anglican Diocese of Bondo, Kenya. Read more about her path to leadership and her message to youth today: oikoumene.org/news/right-rev… #WCC

Vicentia Kgabe felt called to the ministry at the age of 16. She is now the Bishop of Lesotho, Anglican Church of Southern Africa. #WCC @AnglicanMediaSA Read more about her journey: oikoumene.org/news/bishop-vi…

To increase men’s advocacy for gender justice, the All Africa Conference of Churches established male "champions for gender justice" in 6 pilot African countries. Read more about their actions to prevent gender-based violence: oikoumene.org/news/male-cham…

WCC Gender Justice Principles for staff, governing bodies, commissions and reference groups: "We acknowledge that while all are not at the same point on the journey, we seek to accompany and mentor each other through mutuality, love, and respect." oikoumene.org/news/wcc-plans…

WCC programme staff and regional coordinators for @WCCehaia demonstrate their commitment to #ThursdaysinBlack, stating that it will continue to be a priority until we reach justice for all women. oikoumene.org/what-we-do/eha…

We mourn and pray for all who are victims of sexual abuse and violence. War and conflict add layers of tragedy to women, girls, men, boys, including rape and trafficking. Condemn any form of violence against women, children and vulnerable people. #WCC #ThursdaysinBlack

"Together our organisations not just imagine a gender equal world, but work towards a world where all are valued, diversity is celebrated, inclusion is the standard, and equitable is the norm." #BreaktheBias #IWD oikoumene.org/news/breaktheb…

Eliminate gender-based violence from our homes, schools, work, streets – in all places in our societies. That's the message of the Presbyterian Church of Trinidad and Tobago through #WCC #ThursdaysinBlack webinars, discussions, social media platforms and publications.

#WCC central committee in solidarity Towards a world without rape and violence 💜 #Thursdaysinblack

Love heals, not hurts. Let's share that message for Valentine's Day on Monday. #ThursdaysInBlack #WCC oikoumene.photoshelter.com/galleries/C000…