Category - women

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.

Sierra Leone maternal death rate is 'a human rights emergency'

agency reporter — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:26:26 +0100

As world leaders meet at the UN in New York to discuss increased funding for healthcare in developing countries, Amnesty International's Secretary General has launched a campaign to reduce maternal deaths in Sierra Leone.

Women's dignity and the church's tainted love

Fran Porter — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:45:22 +0100

Discrimination, segregation, stereotyping – all factor in to women’s lives, says Fran Porter. By its words and actions, the church is part of the conversation. The question is, what is it saying?

Church asks South Africa to respect women's rights in AIDS campaign

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:41:03 +0100

The Anglican archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba, has called on the South African government to ensure that it upholds its commitment to women's rights as an important step in the battle against HIV and AIDS.

Raped women in Bosnia continue to be denied justice

agency reporter — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:53:00 +0100

Successive governments of Bosnia and Herzegovina have failed to provide justice for thousands of women and girls who were raped during the 1992-1995 war, a new Amnesty International report reveals.

WCC presidents decry lack of women in senior positions

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:16:32 +0100

Three women presidents of the World Council of Churches have expressed concern and disappointment at the lack of women in senior staff leadership in the world's biggest church grouping.

Amnesty calls for end to Sudan law on 'indecent' women's clothing

agency reporter — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:52:59 +0100

Amnesty International has called on the Sudanese government to withdraw charges against Abna Hussein and repeal the law used to flog women for wearing "indecent" clothing.

WCC condemns violence against women in Congo

agency reporter — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:08:10 +0100

The Central Committee of the World Council of Churches has urged its member churches "to publicly condemn violence against women" in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Women, war and the Angolan churches

Juan Michel — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:53:47 +0100

The armed conflict in Angola ended seven years ago, says Juan Michel but the consequences of four decades of war are felt still today. And women seem to be bearing most of the brunt.

British charity backs women in UK market jobs protest to Zuma

staff writers — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:07:47 +0100

Women workers who are angry over poor pay and conditions on farms and vineyards supplying UK supermarkets will dramatically confront South Africa's ANC president today.