FLC Messages and Reports 2011 - Fellowship of the Least Coin

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5. Women’s Peace Consultation in Madagascar (9th – 13thMay, 2010) Tabitha, the Witness Arm of the Women’s Department of the Church of Christ in Madagascar (FJKM), commemorated their 10th Anniversary from May 9th to 13th, 2001 by organizing a Women’s National Consultation under the theme: “Women, Peace and Environment”. In a context of complex socio-political realities, that very active arm of the Women’s Department wanted to make sure that the role of women in promoting peace is recognized and strengthened. The National Consultation was equally an opportunity for the Women of the Church to re- commit themselves to work for peace in their community and in their country. The presentation on “Women, Peace and Development – AACC Experiences” done by the Executive Secretary for Women and Migration was very interactive and participants wanted to learn more about traditional mechanisms of conflict resolution and how women could play a unique role in peace building. As recognition of their contribution to Development and Poverty alleviation, a colourful exhibition of all kinds of handicrafts, food transformation items and solar cookers by Tabitha Women from all over Madagascar, was inaugurated by the President of the Church, Rev. Lala Rasendrahasina. The outcome of the exhibition was very positive and could be a starting point for exchange visits between women from other countries and Madagascar in order to allow them learn from one another. An important part of the Consultation was the visits to different Tabitha’s and FJKM Projects in and around Muramanga District which was about 200 kilometers from Antananarivo: Women’s Tailoring Workshop, Computer Science Class, Church Hospital in Muramanga, FJKM Tree Nursery In conclusion, it is important to say that the situation in Madagascar has not improved a great deal and women from all the AACC Member churches should be empowered to play a positive role in finding solutions to the Malagasy crisis. As we do know women and children are the most vulnerable during conflicts and Participants during the Women’s Peace Consultation in Antananarivo 14
crisis and it is through their active participation that solutions can be found. 6. Networking and Collaboration 6.1. AWEPON (African Women’s Economic Policy Network) Steering and Management Committee It is a faith-based Organisation with its Headquarters in Uganda with about 150 member organisations in 18 countries across Africa. AWEPON owes its origin to the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) Women’s Desk. The Organization works towards attaining women’s empowerment and economic justice through research, economic policy analysis, capacity building, lobby & advocacy with a gender and human rights perspective. 6.2. Using Regional Approach to Fight against Gender Based Violence and Advance a Shared Security for Women Empowerment in the Churches in West Africa (August 10th to 12th, 2010) Following the invitation of the Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in West Africa (FECCIWA), we attended the above mentioned Workshop in Accra, from August 14th to 12th, 2010. The Workshop intended to highlight the root causes of Gender Based Violence in West Africa, examine traditional and cultural challenges in the fight against Gender Based Violence in the region. Lifting up the Biblical Exegesis on the creation stories and the fall of man in Genesis Chapter One, participants discussed the role of the church and Civil Society Organisations in dealing with GBV perpetrators and then examine some of the constraints militating against the Church’s effective performance and silence on Gender Based Violence as Watchdog of Society. The Workshop aimed at breaking the chains of silence, building a campaign to reduce the high level of Gender Based violence and draft a Code of Conduct to guide the Campaign. This should be articulated by the churches in raising awareness on different levels. 7. Conclusion The Programme has continued to try to improve networking with women and Gender/Women’s Desks Coordinators as well as with other organizations dealing with women and migration issues. A lot needs to be done but the Programme is committed to making networking a culture of work. The FLC Grant has assisted the Programme a great deal to carry 15
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