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Women have been instrumental in shaping the social, theological and institutional growth of every religious tradition throughout history. This, despite the attempt of male dominated religious systems and structures to deny or undercut the significance of that influence.
Auburn has been at the forefront of celebrating women’s historic contributions to religious life; challenging the injustices that have allowed those influences to go unnoticed; and equipping women leaders with the capacities and resources needed to effect positive social change for all.
Several of Auburn's signature programs and events reflect the historic and on-going nature of this committment:
The links that will change how you live and lead in regard to women:
Paradise Beneath Her Feet: How Women are Transforming the Middle East
“Societies that invest in and empower women are on a virtuous cycle. They become richer, more stable, better governed, and less prone to fanaticism. Countries that limit women's educational and employment opportunities and their political voice get stuck in a downward spiral. They are poorer, more fragile, have higher levels of corruption, and are more prone to extremism."
On Wednesday, May 5, 2010 women from across the country will participate in a conference call with Dr. Coleman sponsored by the Council. The topic, Islamic Feminism: Moderating Extremism in the Middle East, is significantly informed by her research in Paradise Beneath Her Feet, as well as Dr. Coleman’s over-all expertise on economic development; gender issues in the Middle East and Southwest Asia; foreign aid; microfinance and educational reform in the Middle East. Garner resources for your work from the Council on Foreign Relations website. For additional resources on women’s activism across the globe see:
World Pulse Women and World Population Day The focus of the 2010 observance of World Population Day will be to highlight the importance of data for development. Reliable data makes a difference, and the key is to collect, analyze and disseminate data in a way that drives good decision making. The numbers that emerge from data collection can illuminate important trends. Data collection and dissemination is also another way of telling the story of the diverse communities that make up our world; what their struggles are and what needs to happen in order to bring about social change. Here is some compelling data ‘that tells the story’ of women and girls across the globe.
Women and work What you can do Learn more about women entrepreneurs across the globe and how to support them. Women’s World Banking was established in 1979 to be a voice and change agent for poor women entrepreneurs. Its goal is to continue to build a network of strong financial institutions around the world and ensure that the rapidly changing field of microfinance focuses on women as clients, innovators and leaders.
Women and education What you can do Help strengthen and cultivate the technical skills of women and girls at the grassroots level. For the past thirteen years The Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic has been a leader in this effort. Auburn is proud to partner with NTAC on our Ain’t I A Leader initiative. Together we work on expanding the impact of African-American women faith leaders for social change. Look for information about the 2010-2011 Ain’t I A Leader programs.
Violence against women and girls has far-reaching consequences, harming families and communities. For women and girls 16–44 years old, violence is a major cause of death and disability. In 1994, a World Bank study on ten selected risk factors facing girls and women in this age group, found rape and domestic violence more dangerous than cancer, motor vehicle accidents, war and malaria. Studies also reveal increasing links between violence against women and HIV and AIDS. A survey among 1,366 South African women showed that women who were beaten by their partners were 48 percent more likely to be infected with HIV than those who were not. Source: Millennium Development Goals, 2010 What you can do: Help women survivors of war rebuild their lives. Women for Women International is an organization dedicated to this rebuilding effort. Learn more about this amazing organization and its founder Zainab Salbi. Auburn Seminary honored Zainab in 2006 at Auburn’s Annual Lives of Commitment Breakfast.
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