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Anglican Communion’s work on gender-based violence influences United Nations Human Rights Council

The Anglican Communion’s work on gender-based violence plays a role in informing the work of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

01 July 2024

The International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN) elects new Chair and Deputy Chair

The International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN), which serves as a voice of Anglican women, elects a new Chair and Deputy Chair.

27 June 2024

International Women’s Day Webinar – ‘Inspiring Inclusion’

Bishop Vicentia Kgabe and the Revd Domnic Misolo will be speaking at a webinar for International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March.

01 March 2024

Historic meeting of Africa’s Anglican women bishops held in Kenya

The first ever meeting of Africa’s six female Anglican bishops has taken place. The gathering was held at St Julian’s Retreat Centre, Kenya.

06 February 2024

Mothers’ Union establishes GBV Champions across the Province of Southern Africa

The Mothers’ Union has established 10 Provincial Gender-Based Violence Champions across the Anglican Province of Southern Africa.

29 August 2023

Girls Friendly Society World Council is underway in Johannesburg

The Girls Friendly Society (GFS) World Council is underway in Johannesburg with opening speeches from members across the Communion.

08 August 2023

Young Anglicans to expose scandal of gender-based violence with 16-Days video campaign

Anglican Communion plans viral video campaign for 30th annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 Nov to 10 Dec).

22 July 2021

South Sudanese Church leaders shifts sexual violence stigma from victims to perpetrators

Christian leaders in South Sudan join forces in statement to mark the International Day for Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.

18 June 2021

Archbishop Howard Gregory says church must acknowledge role in violence against women

Archbishop Howard Gregory calls for Jamaican church to accept that some of its practices are used to justify violence against women.

12 April 2021

16 Days: global ecumenical voices ring strongly against gender-based violence

As “16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence” drew to a close, churches expressed prayerful determination to keep carrying the message.

14 December 2020