Statistics about trafficking alert us to a massive global problem. The huge numbers confirm the claim that trafficking for sex, domestic labour or factory work is the second biggest illegal money earner in the world – only the drugs trade is bigger. Around 28 million people are victims of trafficking (that’s the population of Australia, Singapore … Continue reading Worth More than 100 Rupees
How does the economy impact women? It’s our daughters trying to get a loan to buy a flat, our mums trying to open a bank account and our sisters wanting a fair deal on child-care. It's millions of women across the world wanting a route out of poverty. Now there is a feminine perspective on … Continue reading Why I’m a Material Girl (sort of)
I want to wage a campaign against sloppy Biblical understanding, especially when it comes to stories about women. The narrative tends to be hackneyed and stresses ‘feminine’ qualities like beauty, humility and caring service. We miss out on the richness of complexity when we praise Ruth’s hard work and faith without also acknowledging her boldness … Continue reading Stained-Glass Ceilings
Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of US Vogue has been voted the 2nd most influential woman in the UK in 2015. The judges said, “She influences the world in what to wear, how to look, and who to celebrate.” See twitter This was no cheap list of Top-10’s found on an online site (you know the … Continue reading She influences the world
Side by side articles in the paper last weekend highlighted the madness of growing inequality (economic and social) in our world
According to the BBC, three times more women in the UK entered training to become nuns last year than 5 years ago. The actual numbers are small – 45 compared with 15 in 2009, but it’s still worth noting this faith choice that is also a lifestyle revolution. In times of conspicuous consumption, casual sex … Continue reading Poverty, chastity, obedience – a winning formula?
International Women’s Day is still important. March 8th has only lost its relevance if we use it as a day to promote more privileges for ourselves. But by using it as a day to stand up for women around the world, who are living in poverty and oppression, it is hugely relevant. Apparently kittens … Continue reading A kitten! (and International Women’s Day)
Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Psalm 82:2-4 The psalmist’s cry was on Oddny Gumaer’s heart when she recounted the suffering of the Rohingya women she met in Malaysia recently. The Rohingya women, men and children have fled from the brutalities of oppression and poverty in their homeland, Burma … Continue reading Oddny and the Rohingya
We wanted to go beyond “Is it legal?” to “Would God be pleased with my decisions?” Brisbane has returned to the everyday as 3,000 media, 6,000 policemen and 20 world leaders exit. I was lucky enough to hear David Cameron and Tony Abbott at their press conferences and saw the Obama motorcade leave the conference. … Continue reading What EXPOSED has achieved
Saturday - 1st day of the Summit My last blog was mainly images, this one mainly words but they're good, so bear with me. EXPOSED has always been about a call to churches, business and government to model integrity and transparency, that goes beyond "Is it legal?" to "Would God be pleased with my decisions?" … Continue reading What do we really want the G20 to do?
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