19th March
Transforming Unjust Structures: Gender Justice Seminar
Gender Justice Seminar – March 19 – Chester Beatty Library
Bishops’ Appeal, in conjunction with the United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough, is hosting a seminar on Gender Justice on Tuesday March 19 in the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin Castle. The seminar will focus on the Forth Mark of Mission of the Anglican Communion – Transforming Unjust Structures – and will look at gender equality and gender justice.
During the morning participants will hear stories of gender justice issues from a variety of perspectives. Ruth Garvey–Williams, editor of Vox Magazine, will look at the Irish Church context. Dr Cliona Loughnane, Women’s Health Coordinator with the National Women’s Council of Ireland, will talk about gender equality nationally. An international insight into global gender issues will be given by Veena Sullivan, head of the HIV and Sexual Violence team at Tearfund UK.
The seminar will be opened by Archbishop Michael Jackson and Lydia Monds, Education Advisor with Bishops’ Appeal will bring proceedings to a close.
The morning will begin at 10am and conclude with a light lunch at 1pm.
Attendance is free but places are limited. To secure a place please email seminar@ireland.anglican.org or contact Caoimhe Leppard in Church of Ireland House in Rathmines on 01–4125608. Information on how to find the Chester Beatty Library here: https://chesterbeatty.ie/visit/.