An exhibition celebrating how women of faith are working around the world to challenge gender inequality is opening at the Scottish Parliament in celebration of International Women’s Day on 8th March.
The exhibition – Faith in Gender Justice – is being organised by Christian Aid and Side by Side Scotland – part of a global movement of people of faith advocating for gender justice.
Kate Galloway, chair of Side by Side Scotland, said the organisation was “delighted” to be celebrating International Women’s Day by “sharing the stories of inspirational women who have worked tirelessly, often under very difficult circumstances, to challenge some of the narratives around gender that prevent equal access to rights, resources and power”.
“We hope that our work raises awareness of the importance of decision makers and faith organisations working together to create gender equality, and our vision is that Side by Side as a movement can be a valuable tool for this happening in Scotland.”
The women featured come from both the UK and other locations around the world. They include Roxana Añez from Bolivia who, with the support of Christian Aid, represents women at her community council and has helped introduce solar ovens into her community, Isabel Phiri, deputy general secretary for public witness and diakonia at the World Council of Churches, and, Rev Marion Chatterley, chaplain at Milestone House in Edinburgh – a specialist hospice and care facility for people living with HIV.
