VISION AND OBJECTIVES
VISION
To create a sisterhood of solidarity:
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that will work to change unjust beliefs, practices and structures that perpetuate patriarchy and the exploitation of women in the Church and society.
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that will promote a Christian discipleship of equals as a gospel imperative.
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that will be a voice for Christian women at the National Level.
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that invites all Christians to join hands with us to further this vision.
OBJECTIVES
ICWM is committed to the following objectives:
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To be an advocacy group that will speak out against violence, and speak up for the rights and dignity of women in civil and ecclesial structures;
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To initiate campaigns of resistance against policies and power games that lead to the diminishment, humiliation and death of women;
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To promote capacity-building for women’s social, cultural, political and ecclesial leadership;
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To facilitate the mainstreaming of women’s knowledge and knowledge building;
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To partner with existing Christian women’s organizations to further gender justice, feminist theology , ecological restoration and social transformation;
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To support justice issues of Dalits, tribals and other subaltern, marginalized groups, and provide them with services and resources in emergencies;
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To establish a bridge between Christian women’s organizations and Church organizations as well as interfaith initiatives that address women’s concerns.