Episcopal Church Pushes for Women's Rights at UN's CSW69
The Episcopal Church recently took part in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) at the United Nations, with Lynnaia Main, the church's UN representative, and the Rev. Margaret Rose among the delegates. They discussed critical issues affecting women worldwide, including education, violence, and economic inequality.
CSW69, held from March 10-21, 2025, reviewed the progress made since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in 1995. The Episcopal Church's delegates, including Main and Rose, pushed for increased resources and power for marginalized women, elimination of gender-based violence, and action on climate change. They highlighted the ongoing challenges, such as the 130 million girls not enrolled in school and the ban on Afghan girls attending secondary school. The delegates also addressed internalized oppression as a form of gender discrimination and violence, with women of color and LGBTQ+ women being particularly targeted. The wage gap was another key issue, with women earning approximately 80% of what men earn for the same work, and the gap being higher for women of color.
Rose shared her reflections during the Eucharist, replacing the traditional sermon. The Gospel reading was Luke 24:1-11, which tells of women discovering Jesus' empty tomb, symbolizing hope and new beginnings.
The Episcopal Church's participation in CSW69 underscored its commitment to advocating for women's rights and equality. Despite progress since the Beijing Declaration, significant challenges persist. The church's delegates called for continued efforts to address these issues, ensuring that women worldwide have access to education, are protected from violence, and receive fair wages. Their work at CSW69 reflects the church's broader mission to promote justice and dignity for all people.
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