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Educating young boys and girls key to addressing gender based violence-Bishop of Eastern Zambia

Bishop of the Diocese of Eastern Zambia, the Rt Revd William Mchombo has advised that educating young boys and girls on the equality of men and women is the key to addressing issues of gender-based violence in Africa.

13 March 2013

"Remember the survivors" - Japanese Anglicans to Communion women

Japanese Anglicans made a heartfelt plea for prayer to their Communion sisters today, following an update of the post-disaster situation in their country.

08 March 2013

Male focus important at UN Commission on Women, says England rep

Male focus important at UN Commission on Women, says England rep

Mandy Marshall, the Church of England representative at this year's UN Commission on the Status of Women, (UNCSW) says that educating men and boys is key to preventing violence against women

07 March 2013

Anglicans, Episcopalians told: "We are all complicit in human trafficking"

A panel on the issue of human trafficking told a live and Internet audience today that everyone is complicit, and needs to do whatever he/she can to prevent it.

06 March 2013

Ambassador praises Communion, but calls for women's equality

Ambassador praises Communion, but calls for women's equality

Long-time champion of protection for women and children, Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury today paid tribute to the work of the Anglican Communion to end violence against women and girls.

05 March 2013

FEATURE: Central Africa's Anglicans helping women tackle violence

FEATURE: Central Africa's Anglicans helping women tackle violence

Anglicans from four countries meet to discuss how to help communities address gender-based violence.

15 February 2013

Anglican Church of Southern Africa: '365 Days of Non-Violence' say Anglican women

Anglican Church of Southern Africa: '365 Days of Non-Violence' say Anglican women

‘Anglicans in Southern Africa have always strongly supported the 16 days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Children, but last year we had already recognized that this was not enough’ said Ms Pumla Titus, President of the Anglican Women’s Fellowship (AWF).

12 February 2013

Presiding bishop to host online forum on human trafficking

Presiding bishop to host online forum on human trafficking

[Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs] Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori will host an hour-long exploration into the church’s work in Human Trafficking on Wednesday, March 6.

08 February 2013

Jerusalem bishop: "Syria sexual violence must end"

Jerusalem bishop: "Syria sexual violence must end"

Bishop in Jerusalem, Bp Suheil Dawani has spoken out against sexual violence affecting women and children escaping Syria and criticised "archaic attitudes" to women that dominate the region.

28 January 2013

More than a prayer: Faith communities' response to sexual violence

More than a prayer: Faith communities' response to sexual violence

In a joint World AIDS Day article for New Statesman magazine online, Dr Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and Michel Sidibé, Executive Director of UNAIDS, discuss how faith communities are tackling gender based violence.

11 December 2012