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UN CSW 2024 side event: The role of religious and faith-based organizations in addressing poverty with a gender perspective
13 March @ 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM UTC-5
UN CSW 2024 side event
Theme: The role of religious and faith-based organizations in addressing poverty with a gender perspective
March 13th, 2024, 10:30am Online Event
Background
The sixty-eighth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) provides a significant platform for global dialogue on gender equality and empowerment. The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) recognizes the importance of addressing poverty and strengthening institutions with a gender perspective, aligning with its mission to strengthen local churches and promote unity within the body of Christ. In collaboration, with the Girls Brigade, UN Member States, and others, the WEA is organizing a side event to discuss the role of religious and faith-based organizations in advocating on these critical issues.
Purpose
The purpose of this side event is to facilitate a constructive and inclusive conversation on the opportunities of religious and faith-based organizations to advocate on gender equality, in addressing poverty, and strengthening institutions through a gender perspective. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the event seeks to foster understanding, collaboration, and tangible action to accelerate progress towards these shared goals.
Objectives
1. Raise Awareness: Highlight the unique role that religious and faith-based organizations play in addressing poverty and promoting gender equality.
2. Facilitate Dialogue: Provide a platform for open and inclusive discussions among diverse stakeholders, including representatives from religious communities, civil society, and government bodies.
3. Share Best Practices: Showcase successful initiatives and projects that demonstrate the impact of religious and faith-based organizations in addressing poverty and promoting gender equality.
4. Build Partnerships: Encourage collaboration among NYC churches & religious institutions, voices of youth, NGOs, and UN Member States & Agencies to strengthen institutions with a gender perspective.
5. Empower Action: Identify practical steps and strategies that religious and faith-based organizations can undertake to contribute meaningfully to the achievement of gender equality goals.
Agenda
Session (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM):
- Welcome remarks & opening prayer – John Girgis, Permanent Representative of the WEA to the UN.
- Introduction of Panel: Moderator – Commissioner Christine MacMillan, Senior Advisor, UN WEA Office
Panelists:
- Dr. Jason Pope, WEA UN Advocate for Combating Human Trafficking
- Dr. Seble Daniel, Executive Director, WEA Women’s Commission Girls Brigade, Global Spokesperson
Q&A Interactive Session