Information from Casey Harden, General Secretary of World YWCA Gender is often an ignored factor during health emergencies, even though women comprise 70% of the global healthcare workforce. The emergency measures needed to fight COVID-19 have increased the burden of many women regarding domestic work and the care of children, elderly…
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We asked some Christian women leaders why they will vote this Saturday. Here’s what they had to say: Katie Lynch To my mind, voting is a civic duty. I don’t believe we have the right to be politically disengaged, even if we feel apathetic about the political system. While it is…
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Join us in Belgium for the European YWCA General Assembly! The theme of this year’s European YWCA general assembly is ‘inter-generational cooperation and leadership in the changing landscape of Europe’ . It takes place from May 13th to May 17th in Blankenberge, Belgium. We gather with our sisters across Europe every second…
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Sisterhood and partnership have been important values of the YWCA movement since its founding in the 1800’s. The YWCA story is one of women working together intentionally across international, economic, racial and social boundaries to make their communities better, safer places for women and girls. As our work in Ireland…
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Throughout this conference, women from all over the world came together to discuss the issue of women on the move. Every short lecture, every activity, and even break-time and lunch discussions added to the atmosphere of positive change surrounding this issue. Each person brought a perspective, their voice to share,…
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Bethany Barr reports on Day 4 of the European YWCA Study Session in Budapest Today was another great day, filled with activities, knowledge building and character defining moments. We have been very thankful to the European Youth Centre for the wonderful hospitality they have displayed in hosting us here and…
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Brittany Steckel reflects on Day 3 of the European YWCA Study Session Can you understand someone or their needs until you step into their shoes? This has been but one emphasis during the study session. There have been some brief informational sessions as well as longer interactive sessions to help…
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This morning we woke up full of excitement for our first full day of the European YWCA Study Session at the Council of Europe in Budapest. After breakfast we joined some of the participants for morning devotions where we sang Psalms in English and in Latin before praying over the…
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