Ecumenical Women believes that justice is at the core of our faith. Being rooted in different Christian traditions sets us apart from other coalitions and non-profits working for gender equality. We seek to be a strong Christian voice speaking for the advancement of women in the world, simultaneously working against the structures of gender discrimination while also working against and naming the prejudices that exist within our own faith institutions. EW is a coalition seeking to have one foot in the “church” and one in the “world,” constantly straddling the borders between advocacy and theology.
To help women and men working for gender equality, Ecumenical Women wants to provide recources that can easily be used in different contexts inside and outside the church.
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Worship and Liturgy - liturgies, prayers, litanies, bible studies, and academic articles that one may use within their own worship services, which honor and uphold gender equality, social justice, and peace as a part of God’s world.
- Background Papers- read theological and academic articles and researches on topics relating to faith, feminism and human rights.
- Toolkits – guides to conduct classes, seminars etc.
A landmark human rights declaration calling for an improvement in the status of women and girls.
Partners for Change: Ecumenical Women Statement to CSW 54
Faith-Based Response to the Review of the Beijing Platform for Action
Find your country and evaluate its progress on women’s rights.
Ecumenical Women Advocacy Guide
The resource prepares delegates from faith-based non-governmental organizations for effective action at the annual United Nations meeting.
Ecumenical Women Beijing Platform Devotional Guide
This guide offers 16 different devotionals, reflecting each of the 12 areas of the Beijing Platform for Action and the four major sections of Ecumenical Women’s advocacy statement. It is designed to help ground our advocacy in our faith and the Bible.
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December 20, 2009 at 8:17 pm
Laura Wilson
I will be attending the UNCSW this February and am interested in your training session which I understand is on tht 27 of February. Could you please let me know how and when to sign up? Thank you.
February 10, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Ann Tiemeyer
Registration for the Ecumenical Women Orientation on February 27, 2010 and the Ecumenical Women dinners on March 2nd and 4th is now open. The DEADLINE for registration is February 17, 2010.
You can now access the registration information and purchase tickets for the events at: http://sites.google.com/site/ecumenicalwomenorientation/
Please contact ecumenicalorientat…@gmail.com with any questions regarding the events or registration.
Event details:
Orientation – Saturday, February 27, 2010, 8:00am
Delegates will receive an introduction to the structures and processes in the United Nations, and an overview of this year’s theme of the CSW: the 15-year review of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995). Includes 2 meals and Ecumenical Women Advocacy Guide. Party to follow the training!
Advocacy Dinner – Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 6:00 pm
Gather to reflect on our experiences thus far and consolidate our advocacy strategies for the days ahead. Dinner will be provided. The dinner will be held at the Church Center for the United Nations, 8th floor.
Advocacy Dinner – Thursday, March 4, 2010, 6:00 pm
Gather to reflect on our experiences thus far and consolidate our advocacy strategies for the days ahead. Dinner will be provided. The dinner will be held at the Church Center for the United Nations, 8th floor.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Ecumenical Women Leadership Team
April 1, 2010 at 8:42 am
The Rev Joy Mills
The gifts the Ecumenical Women gave to all of us who attended the UNCSW2010 were astounding. Your welcoming Grace even when the gpoing became rough was a balm for our souls. The worship was magnificent in its diversity and openness. Know that all you are doing feeds my soul on many levels.
I am involved with AWE now and come to NYC for monthly meetings. It is a privilege to be amongst all these gracious women under the Ecumenical Women’s banner.
Blessings, Joy Mills
May 26, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Gerianne
Orientation – Saturday, February 27, 2010, 8:00amDelegates will receive an introduction to the structures and processes in the United Nations, and an overview of this year’s theme of the CSW: the 15-year review of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995). Includes 2 meals and Ecumenical Women Advocacy Guide. Party to follow the training!
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