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Including Men is Essential in Advancing Gender Equality
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- By Pooja Banerjee, India/USA, ICUUW Executive Director
I am excited to share our Summer 2026 newsletter with you, along with highlights and updates from an eventful first quarter! ICUUW has always been a space where we come together to advance women’s leadership and self-determination. If we are to truly achieve this goal, we must also bring more men into the conversation. Advancing gender equality requires all genders to work together, walking hand in hand to challenge and end discrimination in all its forms.
UU Women in the Philippines - Annual Conference
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- By Rev. Jessa Pakner, Philippines
This year’s annual conference of the UU Women Association (UUWA) in the Philippines was held in March with the theme “Arise and Shine: Women Leading with Love and Purpose”. The event gathered women leaders and participants from various congregations for a time of learning, empowerment, and collaboration.
Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
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- By Genia Peterson, USA, member of the UN Advocacy Committee
In December 2024 the United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted a resolution that mandates meetings in 2028 and 2029 with the intended outcome of an international convention to prevent and punish crimes against humanity. In collaboration with other organizations, ICUUW is working on strengthening gender justice in this new convention.
Why Does the World Need This Treaty?
Some of the most egregious international crimes are considered crimes against humanity.
