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Anglicans witness the need for change in women’s access to justice systems worldwide at CSW70

An Anglican Delegation will attend CSW70 - the 70th Commission on the Status of Women from 9-19 March, held in New York, to witness the need for change in women’s access to justice systems worldwide.

09 March 2026

Women in War: International Anglican Women’s Network discuss peace-building at Jordan meeting

‘Women’s experiences in war and conflict need to be heard’, say the organisers of the in-person meeting of the International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN).

02 February 2026

Anglicans support efforts to improve human rights in Iraq

Anglican churches in Iraq have taken part in a United Nations process seeking to bring about improvements to human rights within Iraq.

07 July 2025

Reflections on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women’s 69th session

A youth delegation recently attended the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women. Anglican News spoke to youth advocates to get their reflections on the discussions. 

28 April 2025

Anglicans keep South Sudan on UN radar

Revd Glen Ruffle, Anglican Communion Representative at the United Nations in Geneva, delivers an address regarding gender equality in South Sudan

The Anglican Communion raised the plight of gender justice in South Sudan at the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva

28 March 2025

Youth advocates to attend the UN Commission on the Status of Women

A group of young advocates will represent Anglicans at the Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) meeting in New York, which runs between March 10-21.

04 March 2025

The Secretary-General visits grave of Melanesian Martyrs

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, has visited the grave of the Melanesia Martyrs as part of  a provincial tour in the Anglican Church of Melanesia.

17 February 2025

Lambeth Call series will explore Human Dignity

The Lambeth Call on Human Dignity will be the next theme in the ‘Add Your Voice to the Call’ discussion series organised by the ACO.

01 October 2024

Anglican Communion’s work on gender-based violence influences United Nations Human Rights Council

The Anglican Communion’s work on gender-based violence plays a role in informing the work of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

01 July 2024

The International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN) elects new Chair and Deputy Chair

The International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN), which serves as a voice of Anglican women, elects a new Chair and Deputy Chair.

27 June 2024