Violence Against Women
Posted by: Denelle
Things have been quite hectic around here this week and will probably only get crazier. The semester is quickly wrapping up for me (only three more weeks) and that of course means papers and tests and presentations, oh my!
I thought I would take a minute and share with you all a small glimpse into the kind of things I am studying. In February I was priviledged to be able to attend UNIFEM's Tenth Anniversary of the Trustfund to End Violence Against Women, held at the United Nations. I admit to in the past being a bit leery of getting in too deeply with women's studies (and for what I think are sound reasons I still am) due to the fact that it quickly becomes a quagmire of trivial and often immoral issues. However, as a Christian I think that one thing we can all agree on is that violence against women cannont and should not be tolerated. Unfortunately, I also think that often we are so concerned with the "greater" or more obvious evils in our world that women who are mistreated (even in our own fellowship) are overlooked or ignored.
The UNIFEM Trustfund is working around the globe to help women who have been the victims of violence in war, through trafficking, by rape or domestic violence, poverty, etc. Their goal is to help these women receive the aid they need to rebuild their lives starting with healthcare and mental healthcare to help them deal with trauma, education/job training to help them improve their standards of living, and micro-finance to provide small loans (some as little as $50) to allow women to start their own businesses so that they can support themselves and their families.
Below is a link to a PSA that UNIFEM just released. It is only 30 seconds long but is impacting.
UNIFEM PSA
Can we really deny that there is a suffering world out there that needs our help and compassion as Christians?
You may not be comfortable in donating to UNIFEM, UNHCR, or UNICEF but I encourage you to check out Compassion Services International or other Christian relief organizations and find a way to better our world (the Solomon Island Tsunami relief effort is a great place to start).
Things have been quite hectic around here this week and will probably only get crazier. The semester is quickly wrapping up for me (only three more weeks) and that of course means papers and tests and presentations, oh my!
I thought I would take a minute and share with you all a small glimpse into the kind of things I am studying. In February I was priviledged to be able to attend UNIFEM's Tenth Anniversary of the Trustfund to End Violence Against Women, held at the United Nations. I admit to in the past being a bit leery of getting in too deeply with women's studies (and for what I think are sound reasons I still am) due to the fact that it quickly becomes a quagmire of trivial and often immoral issues. However, as a Christian I think that one thing we can all agree on is that violence against women cannont and should not be tolerated. Unfortunately, I also think that often we are so concerned with the "greater" or more obvious evils in our world that women who are mistreated (even in our own fellowship) are overlooked or ignored.
The UNIFEM Trustfund is working around the globe to help women who have been the victims of violence in war, through trafficking, by rape or domestic violence, poverty, etc. Their goal is to help these women receive the aid they need to rebuild their lives starting with healthcare and mental healthcare to help them deal with trauma, education/job training to help them improve their standards of living, and micro-finance to provide small loans (some as little as $50) to allow women to start their own businesses so that they can support themselves and their families.
Below is a link to a PSA that UNIFEM just released. It is only 30 seconds long but is impacting.
UNIFEM PSA
Can we really deny that there is a suffering world out there that needs our help and compassion as Christians?
You may not be comfortable in donating to UNIFEM, UNHCR, or UNICEF but I encourage you to check out Compassion Services International or other Christian relief organizations and find a way to better our world (the Solomon Island Tsunami relief effort is a great place to start).
