Posts Tagged: sexual violence

Congo travel-study seminar – Reflection 9

From our partners in World Mission who are sponsoring a travel study seminar to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo to look at issues related to conflict and sexual violence: Today, our delegation had an opportunity to learn more about the links between mining, conflict and oppression. Whether we know it or… Read more »

Congo travel-study seminar – Reflection 8

From our partners in World Mission who are sponsoring a travel study seminar to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo to look at issues related to conflict and sexual violence: We have been amazed by the incredible language skills of the women of East Congo, who speak to us in French, Swahili… Read more »

Congo travel-study seminar – Reflection 7

From our partners in World Mission who are sponsoring a travel study seminar to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo to look at issues related to conflict and sexual violence: Our first visit was to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), the UN’s largest peacekeeping mission. Dominique… Read more »

Congo travel-study seminar – Reflection 6

From our partners in World Mission who are sponsoring a travel study seminar to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo to look at issues related to conflict and sexual violence, the group has divided into three smaller groups: I was eager to be a part of the East Congo travel-study seminar group… Read more »

Congo travel-study seminar – Reflection 2

North Kivu Province and Kyeshero Hospital From our partners in World Mission who are sponsoring a travel study seminar to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo to look at issues related to conflict and sexual violence: On Thursday our group, accompanied by Rev. Berthe Nzeba, got a snapshot of the extensive work… Read more »

Congo travel-study seminar — Reflection 1

From our partners in World Mission who are sponsoring a travel study seminar to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo to look at issues related to conflict and sexual violence:   The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) East Congo travel seminar team arrived safely in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, late… Read more »

Learn about conflict and sexual violence in east Congo

Our partners in World Mission are sponsoring a travel study seminar to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo to look at issues related to conflict and sexual violence: A diverse team of 12 Presbyterians will journey to Goma, on the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on January 27, to… Read more »

End sexual violence in armed conflict

by Sarah Hoyle, Willa Van Camp, Amelie Clemot The General Assembly of the UN met today and named June 19th as the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict. Many representatives spoke to reiterate the fact that this day should stand out from the others as a rallying cry to end… Read more »

I am a #HeForShe and it is #TimeToAct

  Ryan Smith, Max Hill and Catherine Warren By Max Hill Today I attended an event on ending sexual violence against women in conflict. The event was held at the United Nations and announced the launch of the #HeforShe video campaign. Speakers at the event included: Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director for UN… Read more »

ACSWP at 221st GA (2014)

Our colleagues in the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy will bring the following items to the 221st General Assembly (2014). Risking Peace in a Violent World: This is a set of 5 affirmations for debate and voting in presbyteries, the second stage of a six year discernment process initiated by the General Assembly in… Read more »