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Domestic abuse happens in churches too: new research highlights churchgoers’ experience

New research into domestic abuse amongst churchgoers shows that one in four people have experienced abuse in their current relationship.

21 March 2018

Violence against women — the sin and its prevention in Fiji

Sereima Lomaloma writes about how the Church is taking a stand in Fiji, which has one of the world’s highest rates of gender-based violence.

16 March 2018

Anglican Churches bring “unheard voices of women” to inter-governmental meeting

Heads of Government from the 53 members of the Commonwealth will benefit from the wisdom of “unheard voices of women”.

15 March 2018

US-based Episcopal Church House of Bishops pledges advocacy to end sexual violence

Bishops from the US-based Episcopal Church said they will support moves to end sexual harassment, violence and gender bias.

08 March 2018

Scottish Parliament hosts faith-based gender justice exhibition showcasing women activists

Christian Aid and Side by Side Scotland are staging an exhibition on “Faith in Gender Justice” at the Scottish Parliament, opening today.

08 March 2018

Primate of Brazil calls for men and women to fight together for gender equality

Bishop Francisco, Primate of the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brasil has called on men and women to work together for gender equality.

08 March 2018

Anglican voices heard at UN’s Commission on the Status of Women annual meeting

Women from across the Anglican Communion are travelling to New York to take part in the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

05 March 2018

Scotland’s first female bishop, Anne Dyer, consecrated for Aberdeen & Orkney

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, Bishop Mark Strange, has consecrated Anne Dyer as the province’s first female bishop.

01 March 2018

Female theologians in Pakistan say “women are being dominated and de-womanised”

Female theologians from churches in Pakistan have gathered to discuss equal opportunities for men and women in mission and witness.

26 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