Multi-faith Action to Advance Gender Equality

For over 50 years, Religions for Peace has been bringing together diverse faith leaders, communities, and institutions to advance gender equality and equip all women and girls with the resources they need to thrive.

The impact of the pandemic on women and girls has only reinforced the urgency of working together towards gender equality, which was already a Strategic Priority for Religions for Peace and our international movement of faith communities, leaders, and institutions.

UN Commission on the Status of Women 2021

Women and girls already bear the brunt of the economic and social impact of crises, and COVID-19 is no exception. At the same time, the pandemic has revealed the critical role of women’s leadership, from the highest echelons of decision-making to serving on the frontlines. It is against this backdrop that the UN will convene the 65th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which will focus on women’s full and effective participation and decision-making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence.

Join us for upcoming events!

16 March – Women in Faith-Based Organisations (Co-hosting with World Jewish Congress, ACT Alliance, Muslims Progressive Values, and Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding)

17 March – How to Challenge and Change a Social Norm? (Co-hosting with Side by Side, Islamic Relief Worldwide, ACT Alliance, Lutheran World Federation, All Africa Conference of Churches, and more!)

22 March – How Religious and Traditional Actors Are Advancing Women’s Participation and Leadership in Public Life (Co-hosting with The Network for Religious and Traditional Leaders, Cordaid, and the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding)

23 March – Faith Forward – Women Brokering Peace in Conflict & Crisis (Co-hosting with the World Council of Churches and Lutheran World Federation)

25 March – Redefining Leadership, Re-Envisioning Faith, and Reconstructing Humanitarianism (We are hosting this interactive conversation to show how women leaders, working in and with faith communities, have confronted, challenged, & inspired, based on actual work undertaken around the world.)

Please note that you must have a profile on the NGO CSW65 virtual platform to register for these events. Registration as an NGO CSW65 Virtual Forum Advocate is free.

REGISTER FOR CSW

Elevating the Vision & Expertise of Women of Faith Leaders

The leadership, expertise, and voices of women of faith were recognised and promoted by thousands of representatives from the world’s religions, multi-lateral institutions, and civil society during the first-ever Assembly on Women, Faith, and Diplomacy.

Stay tuned on our social media this month as we interrupt global narratives of chaos and violence with a clear vision and insight from women of faith.

Resources

Women in the COVID-19 Crisis: Disproportionately Affected and Protagonists of Regeneration This report was published by the Vatican Commission on COVID-19.
The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity Women’s Forum 2021 brought together leaders and visionary voices who are rising to today’s unprecedented challenges to reshape a new tomorrow, including our own Secretary General, Prof. Azza Karam.