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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

Ambassador praises Communion, but calls for women's equality

Ambassador praises Communion, but calls for women's equality

Long-time champion of protection for women and children, Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury today paid tribute to the work of the Anglican Communion to end violence against women and girls.

05 March 2013

Women's Indaba success will mean similar gatherings across Africa, USA

The first three-day Indaba process specifically designed for women to discuss the issue of violence has been hailed a success by participants.

04 March 2013

UN Ambassador to tell Anglicans: "Ensure women's equality"

UN Ambassador to tell Anglicans: "Ensure women's equality"

Renowned Bangladeshi diplomat Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury will be telling Anglican women from around the world that the end of violence against women is only one step in ensuring gender equality.

21 February 2013

FEATURE: Central Africa's Anglicans helping women tackle violence

FEATURE: Central Africa's Anglicans helping women tackle violence

Anglicans from four countries meet to discuss how to help communities address gender-based violence.

15 February 2013

Anglican Church of Southern Africa: '365 Days of Non-Violence' say Anglican women

Anglican Church of Southern Africa: '365 Days of Non-Violence' say Anglican women

‘Anglicans in Southern Africa have always strongly supported the 16 days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Children, but last year we had already recognized that this was not enough’ said Ms Pumla Titus, President of the Anglican Women’s Fellowship (AWF).

12 February 2013