On the eve of this year’s 16 Days of Activism, join World Renew and the CRCNA for the launch of a GBV Advocacy Guide and a 45-minute dialogue on how concerted efforts to address GBV can be strengthened by tapping on the influence of the church and other faith-based organizations.

Our Keynote speaker will be Dr. Elaine Storkey, a globally renowned author and theologian on Gender and Gender-Based Violence. Dr. Storkey was the president of Tearfund UK for 17 years where she focused on issues women face across the world. She has authored award-winning books, including "Scars Across Humanity: Understanding and Overcoming Violence Against Women" (2015). We will also hear from World Renew's co-directors and other international development actors. Guests are invited to stay for an extra 30-minute Q&A with Dr. Storkey at the end.

All are welcome to attend.

Program:

3:00 - 3:15 Welcoming Remarks and Land Acknowledgement

3:15 - 3:20 Devotions/Opening Reflections

3:25 - 3:45 Keynote Address by Dr. Elaine Storkey

3:45 - 3:55 Launch of Advocacy Guide

3:55 - 4:00 Closing Remarks

4:00 - 4:30 Q&A with Dr. Elaine Storkey

What would a world free of gender-based violence (GBV) look like? We believe true gender justice would look like women and men flourishing as God wants them to. GBV is a misuse of power that victimizes millions of women and girls. Learn how several local and global agencies are making an impact on the lives of women and girls, strengthening their resilience. Learn too how you and your faith community or church can take action towards gender justice.

All are welcome to attend.

REGIONAL EVENTS

Staff and partners participate in their country-level official launch of the 16 Days national events and share lessons and experiences.

Participants: Staff and partners of World Renew, along with community members

Marching against GBV in collaboration with other NGOs and government in Honduras.

Participants: Staff and partners of World Renew, along with community members

Gender based Violence orientation/ capacity Building session for World Renew Staff across the globe.

Participants: World Renew Global Staff

Delivered by the Regional Network of Women of the South, Rolando Pinzon-WR Honduras Bridger, and Steve Gisel-WR Nicaragua Country Director.

2-hour workshop that will touch on:

-What is GBV

-What should churches be doing

-What should Christian NGOs be doing

-Q&A

Participants: World Renew Staff and Partners in Honduras, Nicaragua and Guatemala

WR Honduras and local partners will host a workshop for local women to raise awareness on GBV

Participants: Local community women of Honduras

GBV community awareness open day at Magomero community

Partner staff and Community volunteers/Facilitators share how they are integrating gender justice in programs through drama, poems, and share stories on GBV

- Testimonies from GBV survivors

- A representative from the Victim Support Unit to share the services offered at the units for those experiencing GBV

-Guest speakers from the Ministry of Gender and UN Women will speak on GBV, its effects, prevention, and reporting channels

Participants: Staff and partners of World Renew along with local community members in Malawi

Delivered by Sarah Padoko, Gender Justice Coordinator for Southern Africa at World Renew

First regional workshop on GBV for SAMT

Participants: Word Renew Staff and partners in Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique

First regional workshop on GBV for EAMT

Participants: Word Renew Staff and partners in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania

Delivered by Sarah Padoko, Gender Justice Coordinator for Southern Africa at World Renew

Second regional workshop on GBV for SAMT

Participants: Word Renew Staff and partners in Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique