The Conference of INGOs Committee Interreligious and interconvictional dialogue is organising a webinar on “Women in religions - Addressing structural discrimination & violence against women” on Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET) with simultaneous English/French interpretation.
The aim of the webinar is to give a deeper insight into the position of women in different religions and their struggle for equal rights and against structural discrimination, violence against women and domestic violence.
Representatives of all religions and beliefs are cordially invited to participate in this open dialogue. Together we can foster understanding, build bridges and help shape a more inclusive and equitable future for women in religious communities. We look forward to your active participation and a constructive, stimulating dialogue.
Topics and discussion points: Are religions an obstacle to women's development and the pursuit of gender equality? Does the involvement with religion have gender-specific effects?
1. Fight against inequality: structural discrimination and gender-based violence: We will look at the challenges women face, both in terms of equality and gender-based violence, and how different religions deal with them.
2. Influence of religion on women: impact of religion on women: Discussing the influence of belief systems on women's lives - in particular, whether religion favors violence against women.
3. Future perspectives: Sharing thoughts on how the status of women in different religions can and should be improved.
Register in advance for this meeting by using this ZOOM LINK
After registering, you will receive an email containing information how to join the meeting.
For more information, speakers and content of the webinar please click here: AGENDA
