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Faith leaders in Tanzania vouch for disability health rights and services

As the world marks the 16 Days of Activism on Gender Based Violence, religious leaders, human rights activists, and development partners in Tanzania joined on 5 December to discuss the human rights of girls and women, including those with disabilities, in a forum titled “Wealth of Knowledge and a Wealth of Care.”

Why theology must occupy social media

I see five imperatives for theologians (prophetic, pastoral and priestly), to occupy the social media space, which is currently dominated by politics (politricks), business (including profiteers), entertainers (artists, sports, etc.), economists, lawyers, etc.

Para las personas con discapacidad, la justicia digital gira en torno del acceso, dice Waweru de la EDAN

Para Samson Waweru, de Kenia, está claro lo que significa la justicia digital: él cree que debe darse igual acceso, tanto a la información impresa como a la información digital, a quienes tienen una discapacidad y a quienes no la tienen.



“Al usar una computadora..”, dice en una entrevista en video con la directora ejecutiva del programa, Joy Eva Bohol, del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), “...esto aplica a las plataformas de redes sociales y su acceso”. 

 

For those with disabilities, digital justice is about access, says EDAN's Waweru

 Digital justice for Kenyan Samson Waweru is clear, as he believes there should be equal access to both cyber and print information for those who have disabilities and those who do not.



 When using a computer, he says in a video interview with World Council of Churches (WCC) programme executive Joy Eva Bohol that it applies to social media platforms and access to them.

 

In a COVID-stricken world, “everyone is important”

A webinar held 22 October gave space for persons with disabilities to share their reflections. Entitled “From Lamentation to Transformation,” the event, first in a series of webinars on COVID-19 perspectives, highlighted hope through stories, practical support, and social change as experienced by persons with disabilities.

Rev. Dr Angelique Walker-Smith: From a Christian Pan African perspective, “who writes the stories?”

Rev. Dr Angelique Walker-Smith is senior associate for Pan African and Orthodox Church Engagement at Bread for the World. She also serves on the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee. She recently participated in a rally and march in Washington, DC, where thousands gathered to commemorate the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington in 1963 that included Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream" speech.

Churches in Nigeria promote rights of women with disabilities

“The church has lots of roles in removing barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from living a fulfilled life. All are created in the image of God and have equal rights. Sexual and reproductive health is one such right that should not be denied to any woman,” said Rev. Evans Onyemara, general secretary of the Christian Council of Nigeria during a training on empowering women with disabilities on sexual and reproductive health care held at Umuahia, Nigeria from 9-11 March.

Ecumenical partners in Africa celebrate women’s achievements

Ecumenical partners in Africa convened by All Africa Conference of Churches, World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Disability Advocates Network, WCC Ecumenical HIV and AIDS Initiative and Advocacy, Christian Aid, and Side by Side gathered in Nairobi on World Prayer day 2020 to celebrate the achievements of women in Africa as well as to recognise men as allies. The gathering also observed the International Women’s Day under the theme #EachforEqual.

Los asociados ecuménicos en África celebran los logros de las mujeres

Los asociados ecuménicos en África, convocados por la Conferencia de Iglesias de Toda el África (AACC), el Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), la Red Ecuménica de Defensa de las Personas Discapacitadas (EDAN), las Iniciativas Ecuménicas y Acción Mundial sobre el VIH/SIDA (EHAIA) del CMI, Christian Aid y el movimiento religioso a favor de la justicia de género Side by Side, se reunieron en Nairobi con motivo del Día Mundial de Oración 2020 para celebrar los logros de las mujeres en África, así como para reconocer a los hombres como aliados. La reunión también conmemoró el Día Internacional de la Mujer con el lema #EachforEqual (todos por la igualdad).

"Mission for God’s people” explored at seminar in Kenya

At a seminar on African missiology held in Nairobi, Kenya on 13 February, participants gave space to theological reflections linked to the Arusha Conference.

The one-day event, “Re-visiting Arusha 2018: Highlights of African Missiology,” also created space for new reflections based on the Arusha Call to Discipleship.