Reflections
“Over the years I have known a few women by the name of ‘Hope’, but not one by the names ‘Courage’ or ‘Anger’. Prior to the advent of modern urban fantasy novels or dystopian fantasy novels, almost every courageous character I came across in the literature I read was male,” says The Rev’d Andrew Schmidt
News
The Anglican Communion delegation to the United Nations 65th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW65) says that churches are important partners of governments and international organisations in reaching all sections of society, achieving gender justice and addressing COVID-19
“One of my close friends recently opened up about the extent of the violence she experienced in her marriage. Raised in a Christian home, she married a Christian man whom she said, “looked perfect on paper”. They are both intelligent people at the top of their professional fields, and had a lovely home with beautiful children at the best private schools. I knew that there were problems, but it was not until a year after they separated that I discovered the extent of what she had endured,” says The Rev’d Ann Edwards
An upcoming symposium will explore ‘2021: A Defining Year for Accelerating Gender Equality, Equity and Justice’. Scheduled for 26 January (commencing at 11 pm Brisbane time), the event marks the 7th Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in International Affairs
WCC News met online with Dr Agnes Abuom, moderator of the World Council of Churches central committee, and she offers reflections on the impact of COVID-19, what gives her hope, and the future of the ecumenical movement
“Are ‘male headship’ and domestic and family violence related? This book answers with a firm and convincing ‘yes’,” says The Rev’d Dr Ray Barraclough
“For the second time, Anglican Mothers Union Bundaberg held three events to support the ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’ campaign. This year, we partnered with Bundaberg Regional Council, who show their commitment to raising awareness of domestic and family violence through the Red Bench Project,” says Bev Perry, Branch President of AMUA, Bundaberg
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