When Discrimination is Good: Amanda Advocates
By Amanda Jackson on Amanda Advocates This month marks the 75th anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights, which was framed after the horror of WWII and looked to the …
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Strengths in Lockdown: Amanda Advocates
by Amanda Jackson on amandaadvocates.blog My lockdown strengths (in no particular order) I can be an introvert without feeling second-class. Sitting in virtual meetings without the need for small talk …
Prayer Movements in Africa: Rise in Strength
‘You are the light of the world…. let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.’ Fortuna Tioye from Burkina …
Why We Need Women Decision Makers: Amanda Advocates
by Amanda Jackson on amandaadvocates.blog It has been noted that nations handling the Covid19 pandemic the most effectively are often led by women eg New Zealand, Germany, Norway, Taiwan and Denmark. And …
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A Story from Pakistan: Rise in Strength
Ruby Naeem is based in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. “During this Covid19 crisis, my husband and I heard from a Christian mother of three who is struggling to provide for her family. …
Bringing Hope & Prayers for Women: Amanda Advocates
By Amanda Jackson, Executive Director of Women’s Commission We are now in the 4th month since the coronavirus first came to global attention. It is still spreading and its impact on …
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Women Leaders in the WEA Networks Join in ‘Netweaving’ Retreat in Toronto
Women from World Evangelical Alliance networks had the chance to weave stronger connections at a retreat in Toronto last month. Thirty-five women representing 17 nations from every region had the …
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A Historic Meeting of Women on the Roles and Leadership in the American Church Held in Orlando, Florida
Evangelical women from many traditions across the United States came to Orlando on January 29-30, 2020 for a special consultation about the unique contribution of women to the discipleship and …
Christian Women Leaders Call for United Action to Promote and Value the Contribution of Women and Girls to the Church
Sixty women leaders from 18 nations gathered in Amsterdam this month to celebrate the gifting, service and leadership of women in the Church across the globe. They mourned the injustices …
March 13 Event at the UN in NYC: Working Collaboratively to Protect Women Facing Religious Persecution
What is the most creative and powerful way to communicate to global activists and experts about freedom of religion when religion and women’s rights seem to be so often at …