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  • 31 Oct 2006
    Sex and Gender

    Ekklesia has often been asked to comment on issues of homosexuality in the Church of England. Ekklesia has sponsored a number of events on homosexuality and homophobia.

  • 13 May 2013
    Caribbean Anglican leaders: homophobia, debating sexuality, upholding human rights

    In a statement opposing same-sex unions, the House of Bishops and Standing Committee of the Church in the Province of the West Indies tried to justify persecution of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people, reports Savitri Hensman. Meanwhile human rights activists in the Caribbean and beyond continue to work for decriminalisation and protection from violence, causes that Anglicans worldwide should support.

  • 3 May 2013
    The Christian lobby group and the far-right party

    I blogged earlier this week about statements from the socially conservative lobby group Christian Concern ahead of the local elections. They encouraged people to vote for candidates opposed to same-sex marriage.

  • 1 May 2013
    Same-sex marriage and the local elections: Who thinks they're connected?

    The “Christian Right” in Britain – inasmuch as it exists – is not like the Christian Right in the US. Over there, conservatism on issues such as marriage and abortion seems to go hand in hand with right-wing views on economics and foreign policy. Over here, we have conservative Christian lobby groups with a far more narrow focus. Organisations such as the Christian Institute, Christian Concern/Christian Legal Centre and so-called Anglican Mainstream focus largely on attacking LGBT rights. They also speak out against abortion, Islam and the supposed marginalisation of Christians in Britain.

  • 29 Apr 2013
    Failure to legislate for equal marriage may result in legal challenge

    Amnesty International has warned of a likely legal challenge if Northern Ireland is left as the only part of the UK without marriage rights for same-sex couples.

  • 24 Mar 2013
    Pros and cons of the sexual violence law in India

    A new law passed by the Indian Parliament aimed at addressing sexual violence, while positive in some respects, has several deficiencies and illegalities.

  • 20 Mar 2013
    Consultation on the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill
  • 12 Mar 2013
    Churches to act on violence against women with disabilities

    An ecumenical conference in Johannesburg has identified violence against women and children with disabilities as a priority concern for churches.

  • 11 Mar 2013
    Religious freedom and LGBT rights

    'Religious Freedom and LGBT Rights - are they compatible?' This was the title and theme of the Cutting Edge Consortium meeting in The Jubilee Room (off Westminster Hall) this evening, 11 March 2013.

  • 8 Mar 2013
    Women's struggle for equality and peace marked in Sierra Leone

    A team of UN agency representatives has arrived in Sierra Leone to support gender equality and promote the role of women in peace building.