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- By Melinda Simó, leader of the Udvarhely District Women’s Association
A well-known symbol of UNOSZ, the Unitarian Women’s Association of Romania, is the “wandering tablecloth.” As the name indicates, the tablecloth “wanders” from one place to the next: from the site of the UNOSZ annual meeting and conference one year to the location of the following year’s event. The tablecloth is composed of embroidered triangles sewn together, made by and representing each local women’s association. Today, the tablecloth contains approximately 120 triangles.
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- By Karen Kortsch, ICUUW President
Greetings, Members and Friends,
March 11th marks the second anniversary of the day that Covid-19 was declared a pandemic. Since then, our lives have changed significantly; we have had to learn to adapt. As an organization in special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council, ICUUW earned the right to send delegates to the annual meetings of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in March.
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- By Bahunshisha Mukhim, Executive Member, Seng Kynthei Unitarian Union, North East India and Project Team Leader, Ri Bhoi Circle
On December 11, 2021, under the leadership of project team leader Mrs. D. Bahunshisha Mukhim, the Seng Kynthei, Seng Kynphamlang, Ri Bhoi Circle conducted a COVID-19 awareness program in Nongthymmai, Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya, India.
The day-long program addressed the following topics: (1) Covid-Appropriate Behaviors (2) Vaccination Hesitancy (3) Women & Adolescent Health and (4) Early Marriage in the Community.
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- By Jan Meslin, ICUUW Project Coordinator
ICUUW collaborated with the Asylum-Seekers Sponsorship Project (ASSP) to support asylum-seeking women and children in the U.S, thanks to a grant funded in part by the Fund for UU Social Responsibility.
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- By Calixta Choque Churata, Project Coordinator
Thanks to the generous support of ICUUW members and friends, a 2019 fundraising campaign aiming to expand a leadership development program in District 7 Viacha (near La Paz, the Bolivian capital) met with success.
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- By Dr. Creamlimon Nongbri, Secretary Seng Kynthei Unitarian Union, North East India
UPDATE to the report below: The Seng Kynthei – Seng Kynphamlang, Ri Bhoi Circle, under the leadership of Mrs. Bahunshisha Mukhim, had planned for two COVID-19 Awareness Programmes on November 23 and December 11, 2021, including information on menstrual hygiene management. The two events, scheduled to take place in Nongthymmai Kyrdem and in Umtyrnga (Ri Bhoi District), had to be postponed due to COVID restrictions.
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- By Rev. Tet Gallardo
In June 2021, ICUUW received a $2,800 grant from the UU Funding Program's Fund for International Unitarian Universalism in support of a project titled Kababayin-an alang sa Kalig-on Og Kabubut-on (Women for Strength and Self-Determination). The project aims to build and strengthen women’s leadership in UU congregations in the Philippines as well as create a sustainable and effective national UU women’s association. The goals will be achieved through monthly congregational visits providing a series of trainings on women’s rights and response to gender-based violence, discussions on organizational goals and objectives, and the creation of a new set of Bylaws.
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In-Country Partner
The comprehensive leadership development training in Bolivia rose out of ICUUW's 2015 Gathering. The Bolivian organizing team was made up of Unitarians and liberal religious women from La Paz (the Bolivian capital) and surroundings. Project leader Calixta Choque attended ICUUW’s Gathering in Bolivia in 2015.
Leadership Development (2019-2021)
A pilot leadership training program in Bolivia – identified as a key need at ICUUW's 2015 Gathering – was implemented in 2019 thanks to the generous support of people who contributed on Faithify. The campaign raised approximately $2,500 to enable marginalized Bolivian women in District 7 of Viacha (near La Paz) to become a powerful force for change in their families and communities by building income-generating and leadership skills as well as developing capacities for long-term success.
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- By Karen Kortsch, ICUUW President
Beloved Members and Friends,
As more and more people are being vaccinated and hospitalization numbers decline, the U.S. seems to be emerging from the limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, other parts of the world are dealing with surges in infections and deaths. We hold in our hearts the people of India especially, as the virus resurges and vaccines are in short supply.
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- By ICUUW Staff
Join us on June 15 at 10 am EDT for our Annual Gathering, where we will create a space to connect our members and supporters in a dialogue to explore pathways to gender equality!
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- By ICUUW Staff
Elected to the Board of Directors:
Roby Jean Cortez-Ponsica, the Philippines, for a first 3-year term
A fourth generation UU, Roby Jean has been a member of the Caican Congregation since 2019. Majoring in science at Negros Oriental State University, she has been a UU youth delegate since 2013 and a member of the Southern District Council since 2020. She served as the treasurer of the Kalumboyan Congregation and participated in numerous extracurricular activities during high school (journalism, broadcasting, and various task forces).
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- By Elgiva Dora Shullai, India
ICUUW's Faithify crowdfunding effort to provide Covid relief for Unitarian communities in North East India, in partnership with Seng Kynthei Women’s Wing of North East India, was met with success. The funds raised will provide financial and food aid to the most vulnerable, mental health support, COVID-19 education and prevention, as well as advocacy to reduce coronavirus-related stigmas.
In addition, the project will address teenage pregnancy and child marriage, exacerbated by the prolonged government-imposed lockdown.
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- By Karen Kortsch, ICUUW President
Greetings, dear friends of ICUUW,
Thanks to the dedication of so many of you, we are moving forward with new programs, committees, and strategies to develop a stronger, more powerful International Convocation of UU Women.