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Girls’ Friendly Society includes boys in campaign against gender-based violence

An Anglican girls organisation has created a boys equivalent in South Africa so that young men and women can tackle gender-violence.

02 March 2018

Episcopal university vice-chancellor moves to reassure students after Charlie Rose furore

The vice-chancellor of Sewanee: The University of the South, has told students that it “continues to stand against sexual misconduct”.

28 February 2018

Episcopal university faces backlash over honorary degree to disgraced journalist

The University of the South is facing a growing backlash over its decision not to rescind an honorary degree to journalist Charlie Rose.

23 February 2018

Bishop calls for end to “systemic sexism, misogyny and misuse of power” in the church

The US-based Episcopal Church must do more to give a voice to victims of sexual exploitation, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry says.

23 January 2018

South Sudanese archbishop urges arrest of soldiers accused of rape

Archbishop Paul Yugusuk says the government of South Sudan is not serious about apprehending soldiers who rape women and girls.

11 January 2018

Anglican Women in Malawi receive training to tackle gender-based violence

The Guilds’ Coordinator for the Diocese of Upper Shire, Yasinta Mtambo, has urged women in Malawi to open up to gender-based violence.

19 December 2017

Laos Church women commit to combat violence against women and gender inequality

Women from Christian churches in Laos will strengthen ecumenical women’s networks in a bid to tackle gender-based violence.

14 December 2017

Paper-based social-media campaign links Anglicans against gender-based violence

Anglicans worldwide are using a simple paper-based social-media campaign to mark 16-Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

04 December 2017

Former Archbishop of Canterbury invites faith leaders to join 16-Days of Activism

Rowan Williams gives his backing to the 16-Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence in a video message for Christian Aid.

27 November 2017

Church of Uganda in race to end gender-based violence

Archbishop Stanley Ntagali will be the lead runner in a race designed to raise awareness of gender-based violence (GBV) next month.

24 November 2017