Category - Gender

Women at the UN say theology can be good for gender equality

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:06:55 +0000

In the continuing quest for gender equality in the world, a group of young women have been working at the United Nations to expand the message that theology which emphasises equality is essential to real progress.

War, men and the quest for solidarity

Jill Segger — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:40:42 +0100

War and military service can be a male attractant, says Jill Segger. If we will work with the grain of male nature wherever conscience permits and be honest in respecting its virtues, we will hold a better chance of being heard when we are compelled to stand against it.

Men's mental health a major concern, survey suggests

agency reporter — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:14:19 +0100

Respected mental health charity Mind has this week published a disturbing new report presenting evidence that the recession is having an adverse affect on men’s mental health, in particular. It dovetails with a week of awareness-raising.

Anglican women at UN commission highlight plight of caregivers

staff writers — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:08:12 +0000

Anglican women from around the world attending the 53rd Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women have called on church and society to act for greater gender equality and recognition.

Christian communicators urge media action on gender-based violence

agency reporter — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:21:00 +0000

To mark International Women’s Day 2009, the World Association of Christian Communication (WACC) is calling attention to the opportunities presented to news media to reverse the tide of endemic gender-based violence.

Women of faith advocate for equality at United Nations hearing

agency reporter — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:53:55 +0000

Around one in ten women attending the 53rd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women is part of Ecumenical Women, an international coalition of churches and Christian organizations.

Peace, goodwill and gender politics

Giles Fraser — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:27:43 +0000

The Christmas message is one of deliveerance from fear, says Giles Fraser. But the approach the Pope has taken to 'human ecology' heads perilously in the other direction.

Aid Agency says church must lead way in addressing gender injustice

agency reporter — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:08:06 +0100

Gender inequalities which fuel women's vulnerability to HIV must be addressed by the church, aid agency Tearfund has said as the 17th International AIDS conference in Mexico draws to a close today.

Central American Anabaptist Women Theologians tackle domestic violence

agency reporter — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:18:01 +0000

Domestic violence and what the church needs to do to respond to this problem topped the agenda for the recent second gathering of Central American Anabaptist Women Theologians.

Women - equal but different?

Savi Hensman — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 02:01:32 +0100

The Anglican Archbishop of Sydney has set out his view of women as 'equal but different'. Savi Hensman traces the patriarchal assumptions behind this position, and questions its claims to biblical authority.