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Posts Categorized: Young Women
March 3, 2013
In a broken and fearful worldthe Spirit gives us courageto pray without ceasing,to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior,to unmask idolatries in Church and culture,to hear the voices of peoples long silenced,and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. A Brief Statement of Faith, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Participants in… Read more »
March 3, 2013
Who is here?What is our task?What will we do to achieve that task?What else will happen? Around a Christ candle, in the Fellowship Hall of New York’s Church of the Covenant, Presbyterian participants in the 57th Commission on the Status of Women gathered on Friday, March 1 to explore these and related questions. Who is… Read more »
March 3, 2013
Women (and some men) from around the world and from across the United States have gathered in New York for the 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Presbyterians and our ecumenical partners are among the number.The CSW will meet from March 4 through 15 to “evaluate progress on gender equality,… Read more »
February 28, 2013
The 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women begins on March 4, 2013 at the United Nations. For Presbyterians attending the Commission, the experience begins with an orientation tomorrow, March 1, at the Church of the Covenant. Here is information about the Commission: The Commission on the Status of Women (hereafter referred… Read more »
July 24, 2012
The Commission on the Status of Women has recommended that the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations approve draft language on the following topics: Ending female genital mutilation Situation of and assistance to Palestinian women Release of women and children taken hostage, including those subsequently imprisoned, in armed conflicts Gender equality and the… Read more »
March 20, 2012
Women make up the majority of the world’s poor. The reality of the world today is that women are disproportionately affected by poverty, due to unequal access to resources and opportunities, discriminatory land and inheritance laws, and unequal distribution of household resources. Violence against women persists, particularly in regions ravaged by war and natural disasters…. Read more »
March 18, 2012
Here’s a way to follow-up on the Commission on the Status of Women: Call both of your Senators’ offices in Washington today and ask them vote YES on the re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Our partners in Presbyterian Women tell us that now is the time influence our Senators on the Violence Against… Read more »
March 14, 2012
During the 56th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, participants made connections women from around the world. Participants also made connections with the Presbytery of New York City. On Sunday, several participants preached in congregations of the presbytery. Emily Denon, student at Vanderbilt Divinity School, preached at Glen Morris Presbyterian Church. Her… Read more »
March 7, 2012
The Rev. Leah Ntuala, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Seneca Falls, served as part of the Presbyterian delegation to the 56th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. It marked the first time she had attended the Commission. She returned to preach in Seneca Falls on Sunday 4 March. She shared her… Read more »
March 6, 2012
During the parallel event From Story to Skills: Advocating with Women in Rural Areas, held at the 56th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, participants were invited to share action plans that they plan to implement: look at laws that limit movement of women raise voices beyond the CSW; go beyond our… Read more »
