INSTITUTE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
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NGO Associated With ECOSOC At The United Nations
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Gender Equity

We believe that the dignity and basic rights of all people must be honoured, upheld and defended. We advocate for equal outcomes for women, men and gender-diverse people and promote inclusive, transformative processes to achieve gender equality.

Due to historical and social disadvantage, gender equity recognises that women and gender-diverse people are not in the same ‘starting position’ as men. Treating women, men and gender-diverse people equally may not be fair and just in all situations. In fact, it can create further disadvantage.

Our leadership and involvement in education, social services and faith-based endeavours for over four centuries have resulted in an acute awareness of the need for gender equity across all areas of life.

Engaging Youth Voices

https://youtu.be/V_OVBo_43OE?si=QzmTzVAuNYVkGiVG Young people add tremendous value to the decision making process because they come with a fresh and open perspective, not yet tainted by possible

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