In its strategy to serve the church and help build up women’s ministry in the church, and also in response to the need of the church in Iraq, the Near East School of Theology held its third event with Presbyterians…
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May 3, 2010
Posts Tagged: women
December 1, 2009
Updates for World AIDS Day
December 1 is World AIDS Day. The Presbyterian International AIDS Office notes that several updates and reports have been released in the last few days. These indicate that though much work remains to be done, there is good news to…
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October 31, 2009
30 years working for rights for women
December 18, 2009 marks the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). A working group of the United Nations Inter-Agency Network on Women and Gender Equality…
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October 11, 2009
They knew the way to San Jose
On their visit to the Presbytery of San Jose, the Rev. Delia Leal and Ms. Tracey King spoke about issues of peace, justice, and mission in Guatemala in the name of Jesus Christ. Their visit included a presentation at a…
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August 25, 2009
Tell your Senators to act on CEDAW
Celebrate Women’s Equality Day (Wednesday, August 26) by urging your senators to take action on CEDAW (United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women). Call both your Senators at 202-224-3121 and urge them to support…
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March 1, 2009
World Day of Prayer – March 6
March 6 is the World Day of Prayer. This day is a world wide movement of Christian women of many traditions who gather in their own countries to observe a common day of prayer each year. Each year focuses on…
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February 26, 2009
Stop the war against women and children in the Democratic Republic of Congo
For ten years, the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) has been the world’s deadliest killing ground as warfare and violence have ravaged the country. Amidst the tragedy, rape is systematically used as a weapon of war. And children are forced to…
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November 15, 2008
Jerusalem Women Speak
If you are in the Washington, DC area on November 23, you might want to check out the event Jerusalem Women Speak: Three Women, Three Faiths, One Shared Vision. The event will take place at Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church from…
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June 2, 2008
The Power of Poverty: An Event for Young Women
An Event for Young Women The Power of Poverty August 6-10, 2008 Register now and join a diverse gathering of college women from across the country! – Discover your voice – Develop life-long friendships – Engage in Hands-on service with…
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March 28, 2008
Malawi: The fabric of life
The women in Malawi use a national dress that consists of a wrap skirt called a chitenje, which is made of a length of fabric between 4 and 6 yards. They sometimes make a blouse and headdress out of the…
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