We believe that the dignity and basic rights of all people must be honoured, upheld and defended. We advocate for equal outcomes for women, men and gender-diverse people and promote inclusive, transformative processes to achieve gender equality.
Due to historical and social disadvantage, gender equity recognises that women and gender-diverse people are not in the same ‘starting position’ as men. Treating women, men and gender-diverse people equally may not be fair and just in all situations. In fact, it can create further disadvantage.
Our leadership and involvement in education, social services and faith-based endeavours for over four centuries have resulted in an acute awareness of the need for gender equity across all areas of life.
Have you ever asked yourself: Do I live in a city? Do I feel safe? Is my city an agreeable place to live? What is
“We are not the leaders of tomorrow, we are the leaders of today,” said Aya Chebbi a young Tunisian peace activist and blogger at this
The Commission on the Status of Women held its 63rd session from 11 – 22 March 2019. It is the main space where thousands gather
We are happy to recall the contribution of our section of the Mary Ward Family to justice and peace in a more humane and sustainable
Just Show Up! This is what Libby Rogerson ibvm did for the civil society preparatory sessions on the review of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda
This year the NGO Office contributed to the Commission with individual and group statements and by co-sponsoring 4 parallel and side events. Our statements can
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