INFOR April 2024: "Precarity with many faces"
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«Thy kingdom comes. On earth as it is in heaven». For the last one decade we have had various topics discussed at all levels of WMCW. The issues which affect the living and working conditions of workers. They include; use of land and ownership, Basic needs food, clothing and shelter. At international level a cry of decent work was discussed from the declaration of WMCW council of Avila, Spain in 2014. Then followed the highlights of social justice in an economy of life in 2023 Lourdes France. While we regret the source of covid 19 at the same period 2020,2021 and 2022 the level of unemployment has increased. Social protection in many countries particularly in south Are unavailable and general rise of vulnerability mostly affecting women and children. Even the Global Market Economy has not solved the problems of immigration, refugees, and internally displaced persons.
Pictures of the International Bureau Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda - 2024
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From 26 March to 31 March 2024, the Bureau met in the Rwandan capital, Kigali. In the margins of the meeting, the Bureau met with the MTC chaplain of the Archdiocese of Kigali and representatives of MTC-Rwanda. At the end of the meeting, the Bureau paid a 2-day visit to the Uganda Movement (CWM-UGANDA), a country bordering Rwanda. Below are photos of some of these activities.
Photo 1: Les membres du Bureau en compagnie des représentants du Comité national du MTC - Rwanda
Message of WMCW for the International Women's Day - 2024
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”Accelerating Gender Equality through Women’s Economic Justice”
The International Women Day comes every year as a global day established by the United Nations in 1972, to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, while also making a call to action for strengthening gender equality and accelerating women’s empowerment. It is the opportunity to examine the pathways to greater inclusion for women and girls everywhere, as well as to unlock the capacities of women to learn, earn, lead, and ensure the goal of Social Justice in the Economy is met as key milestone of investing in women.
For almost a decade now, the World Movement of Christian Workers has been publishing a message to mark its solidarity with the efforts made by various institutions to empower women. This year's message is a testimony from the Movement in Rwanda to the situation of women in that country.
In Rwanda, Gender equality and women's empowerment are achievable goals in the journey of transformation. Since 2003, when Gender equality was included in the constitution, stipulating 30% female representation in decision-making organs, implementing policies for women's development has become easier where by this has driven stronger advocacy for women's issues, resulting in the adoption of gender-sensitive policies and affirmative actions.
Notably, initiatives in education and entrepreneurship offer collateral support for bankable projects, particularly benefiting women and youth, fostering their participation in leadership and economic development. These efforts have positioned Rwanda at the forefront, with the majority of female representation in parliament at 61.3%. Despite advancements in Gender equality, challenges still persist for women in both rural and urban areas regarding their participation in existing markets, control over productive resources, and access to decent work, hindering their economic justice. The latest labor force survey (LBS) in Rwanda indicates that although overall labor force participation stands at 52.9%, women's participation remains notably lower at 44.4%, compared to 62.5% for men.
In response to some of the above-mentioned barriers, MTC Rwanda and other likeminded stakeholders are implementing programs to accelerate women’s economic empowerment through empowering women and girls with financial literacy trainings, vocational trainings, agricultural value chain projects, support Saving and Loan groups and facilitate their linkage with financial institutions to boost their access to finance. In addition, women are also supported through business mentorship programs, professional tools and networks in order to turn their ideas into successful businesses. The policy advocacy is also done to ensure equitable conducive environment for both females and males’ economic development.
Justice and fairness, in all their forms, are virtues that we Christians are called to cultivate, practice and disseminate (Proverbs 21:3; Micah 6:8). Let us unite and continue the fight for a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination, negative gender, cultural and social norms. A world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge Social Justice in the Economy for Women’s Lives.
Message written by MTC - RWANDA
Pictures by MTC Rwanda
Christmas Message by the World Movement of Christian Workers
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Let's hope for Christmas!
What is Christmas?
Are God, Father Christmas and Jesus some kind of Superman?
Christmas is a time of hope for the residents of our neighbourhoods, working together to improve their daily lives.
Christmas is a time of hope for children's dreams: dreams of extended families, dreams of shared gardens and towns in bloom, dreams of neighbourhood festivities! (...)
Waiting for the Saviour, In the Saviour's tent,
Let's prepare for Christmas!
What is Christmas?
What was the shepherds' compass on Christmas night?
