Episode 33: GENDER BASED VIOLENCE.

Send us Fan MailQuestion for the Week:In the past year, we’ve read alarming news on the rise of violence against women, especially during the pandemic. Reading the news about two particular femicides that occurred in Puerto Rico in the spring and news reports shared about protests happening and organizations asking for concrete actions from the government, not much was heard in the continental US about this. In fact, one could argue not much is said in general about the topic and about the response of the church to these evils. Being that this is Domestic Violence Awareness month, could you share what we, as a church, are doing to raise awareness about gender-based violence and violence against women to bring about, support or engage in long-standing change?Special Guest Co-Host:Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri, Educator, Ruling Elder & Past Co-Moderator of the 223rd General AssemblySpecial Guests: Rev. Medeline Alvarez, Presbiterio del Noroeste in Puerto RicoCourtney Hoekstra, Associate for Advocacy Committee Support in the Presbyterian Mission Agency | Gender-based violence in Puerto Rico | Resource Roundup:PC(USA) Statements:Statement on Gender-Based Violence in Puerto Rico (English)Statement on Gender-Based Violence in Puerto Rico (Español)Report on Gender & Leadership in the PC(USA) version 1Report on Gender & Leadership in the PC(USA) version 2PC(USA) News Stories: Presbyterians in Puerto Rico seek an end to domestic violence (English)Violencia Domestica en Puerto RicoPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.) stands with churches in Puerto Rico speaking out against femicideLa Iglesia Presbiteriana (EE. UU.) apoya a las iglesias de Puerto Rico que protestan contra el feminicidioPC(USA) Reports & Resources:Presbyterian Ministry at the United NationsOffice of Public WitnessAdvocacy Committee for Women's ConcernsDomestic Violence Resources:National Domestic Violence Hotline (English): 1-800-787-3224National Domestic Violence Hotline (Español): 1-800-787-3224PC(USA) helpline for cases of abuse involving church leaders: 866-607-7233For Listening Guides, click here!Got a question for us? Send them to [email protected]! A Matter of Faith website