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SOCIAL JUSTICE
The goals of the workshop
• Foster a clearer understanding of human rights
• Learn about human rights advocates from one another's tradition
• Train participants in the use of non-violent communication and interaction
The Participants
51 college women, faculty, and community leaders of various faith traditions–
Saint Mary’s, Notre Dame, IUSB,
Bethel College, Purdue,
Ohio Northern,
Universal School
Ivy Tech, Girl Scouts
of America, and others
Facilitators: Linda Wolf
and CWIL Planning Team
What are Human Rights?
Human life is sacred and the dignity of each person is the foundation of a moral vision for society
Meal of LiberationEach person is not only sacred but also social. How we organize our society—in economics and politics, in law and policy directly affects human freedom and dignity
We hear the cry for justice
from people throughout the world
Viewing of the Saint Mary’s production of Kerry Kennedy’s play Speak Truth to Power directed by Professor Katie Sullivan, Department of Communication Studies, Dance, and Theatre, Saint Mary’s College
SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER
HUMAN RIGHTS• Civil and Political Rights• Social, Economic, Cultural RightsOur sacred traditions call us to secure
all rights for all peopleRight to Food Right to WorkRights of Women Rights of RefugeesRights of ChildrenEnvironmental RightsRight to Development
Human Rights AdvocatesEach of our traditions have models and leaders who teach us the pathway to peace and justice
Next Steps
• The participants developed action plans for ongoing education about human rights and advocacy for human rights.
• Each person renewed her commitment to continue the dialogue and proposed that the 2005 session be devoted to “Compassionate Listening Training.”
Living as Women of Living as Women of FaithFaith