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Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: International Women’s Day 2010

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In his message on International Women's Day, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon shares his thoughts on the importance of securing the human rights for all women, a view also shared by Franciscans worldwide.

Women's World Day of Prayer 2010

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This year, the Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held in Dundrum Methodist Church, Ballinteer on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 11:15 a.m. Refreshments will be served before the service at 10:30 a.m. The theme is “Informed Prayer, Prayerful Action” and the liturgy has been composed by the women of Cameroon. Everyone is welcome.

 

Sr. Catherine: from the Olympics to God

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Twelve years ago at the Winter Olympics in Nagano, a 17-year-old speedskating prodigy named Kirstin Holum was tapped for future greatness.

November 25: Say No to Violence against Women

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Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread violations of humanrights.Read More...

 

 

 

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

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The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight international development goals that 192 United Nations member states and at least 23 international organizations have agreed to achieve by the year 2015.

Annual Review 2008

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FI's annual report provides a concise overview of the programmes and services offered by FI in 2008.

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Commission on the Status of Women

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The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the UN body that meets annually to promote equal rights for women and men.   Member States interact with observers and non-governmental organisations. The CSW prepares recommendations and reports, promoting women's rights in political, economic, civil, social and educational fields.  

Violence Against Women

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Violence against women is an extreme manifestation of gender inequality and ranges from honour-killings, to domestic abuse, female genital mutilation, stoning, forced sterilization, dowry-deaths and trafficking.   In many societies violence against women is an everyday occurrence and sometimes even considered "normal."     

The World Health Organization study on Violence against Women 2005 found that:

Discrimination Against Women

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Millions of girls and women throughout the world suffer from discrimination, deprivation, and the denial of their human rights based on their gender. Throughout the world, women and girls often face systematic discrimination in legal, political social, economic and cultural settings.  

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