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Gender-based Violence

Thursday 26 November 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • The Anglican Communion is supporting White Ribbon Day with 16 days of online panel discussions and social media campaigns to address gender-based violence.
  • The Church Commissioners are focusing on stopping the stigmatisation of survivors of sexual violence in conflict.
  • The Bishop of Gloucester has led discussions with Ministers about the role of faith communities in supporting survivors of violence.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Fleur Anderson Lab Putney
Women & Equalities Religion & Faith
Context

The question follows a United Nations day for the eradication of gender-based violence. The Anglican Communion has organized activities to raise awareness.

Question

What recent steps the Anglican Communion has taken to help tackle gender-based violence throughout the world?

Answer from Andrew Selous

The Anglican communion is supporting yesterday's White Ribbon Day, the United Nations day for the eradication of all forms of violence against women and girls, with 16 days of online panel discussions and social media campaigns to spot and eradicate gender-based violence. The resources are available in seven languages in over 165 countries.

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Q2 Fleur Anderson Lab Putney
Women & Equalities Religion & Faith
Context

The previous question discussed global efforts against gender-based violence. The Anglican Communion is involved in awareness campaigns.

Question

Can the Church Commissioners report on the steps being taken by the Anglican communion to stop the dreadful stigmatisation of survivors of sexual violence in conflict and the important role that the Church can play around the world?

Answer from Andrew Selous

The hon. Lady is absolutely right to raise this completely horrific practice. I can tell her that the Bishop of Gloucester has led discussions with Ministers about the role of faith communities, which are often the first point of call for people in need. Parishes are often willing to scale up support for people suffering from gender-based violence and domestic abuse.

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Not addressed: Steps taken by the Anglican Communion to stop stigmatization of survivors of sexual violence in conflict were not detailed.

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