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"Sexist competition proves media must change" - Melbourne diocese

A diocese has expressed "disgust" at a magazine's competition to find "sexy asylum seekers" 

22 August 2013

Brazil Anglicans to launch anti-violence resource pack

Brazil's Anglicans are to launch a resource pack to combat domestic violence

13 August 2013

Switch off your phones for Congo's women

Micah Challenge urges Anglicans to join 30 June phone fast to highlight the plight of women in the Congo

24 June 2013

"Change can happen" on female genital mutilation

[CMS] A new report from a pioneering CMS mission partner shows that a fall in FGM in Kenya offers hope. 

23 May 2013

"Provide clergy, laity training to prevent violence" - Anglican women

Women from around the Anglican Communion have called for clergy and laity to receive training to "recognise violence and to address it effectively".

23 March 2013

Educating young boys and girls key to addressing gender based violence-Bishop of Eastern Zambia

Bishop of the Diocese of Eastern Zambia, the Rt Revd William Mchombo has advised that educating young boys and girls on the equality of men and women is the key to addressing issues of gender-based violence in Africa.

13 March 2013

Clergy sexual abuse raised as issue at UN meeting

Clergy sexual abuse raised as issue at UN meeting

At a time of widespread scandals over clergy sex abuse, the World Council of Churches (WCC) and World Student Christian Federation (WSCF) have called for professional standards of clergy accountability at an international forum on violence against women.

13 March 2013

Church in Zambia launches campaign to tackle violence against women on International Women's Day

Church in Zambia launches campaign to tackle violence against women on International Women's Day

This International Women's Day the Anglican Church in Zambia is launching a new initiative to tackle violence towards women and girls. 

08 March 2013

Male focus important at UN Commission on Women, says England rep

Male focus important at UN Commission on Women, says England rep

Mandy Marshall, the Church of England representative at this year's UN Commission on the Status of Women, (UNCSW) says that educating men and boys is key to preventing violence against women

07 March 2013

Zambian Anglicans "played vital role" in fight against gender violence

Zambian Anglicans "played vital role" in fight against gender violence

The Government of the Republic of Zambia has praised the Anglican Church in Zambia for being proactive leaders in the fight against gender-based violence and has especially applauded women for choosing to speak out.

06 March 2013