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Selon l’entourage de Rayan Cherki, ce dernier ne pensait pas à l’équipe d’Algérie. Il assure que le joueur n’a jamais été approché par la Fédération […]

L’article L’entourage de Chekri contredit la FAF et les soit-disant contacts est apparu en premier sur .

Le ministre de la Poste et des Télécommunications, Sid Ali Zerouki, a affirmé ce jeudi la volonté de son département d’améliorer le fonctionnement de l’entreprise […]

L’article Algérie Poste : Amélioration des services, modernisation des bureaux… les engagements de Zerouki est apparu en premier sur .

Le coordonnateur du parti ‘'Les Démocrates'' dans l'arrondissement d'Akassato, commune d'Abomey-Calavi Ruffin Aklébé, est décédé mardi 20 mai 2025.

Le parti ‘'Les Démocrates'' perd l'un de ses responsables. Ruffin Aklébé coordonnateur du parti ‘'Les Démocrates'' dans l'arrondissement d'Akassato est décédé dans la matinée du 20 mai des suites d'un malaise. Il est mort à au Centre Hospitalier La Croix de Zinvié.

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Len Ishmael, Stephan Klingebiel and Andy Sumner argue that states and coalitions must soon decide whether they will become norm-takers or norm-makers.

Len Ishmael, Stephan Klingebiel and Andy Sumner argue that states and coalitions must soon decide whether they will become norm-takers or norm-makers.

Len Ishmael, Stephan Klingebiel and Andy Sumner argue that states and coalitions must soon decide whether they will become norm-takers or norm-makers.

L’Agence Nationale des Produits Pharmaceutiques (ANPP) a annoncé, ce jeudi, le retrait d’un médicament de la circulation sur le marché algérien et la suspension de […]

L’article L’ANPP ordonne le retrait immédiat de ce médicament Bayer du marché algérien est apparu en premier sur .

Confrontée à un manque de main d’œuvre, la France, comme d’autres pays européens, éprouve des difficultés de recrutement dans plusieurs secteurs clés. La liste des […]

L’article Visa de travail pour la France : ces métiers qui augmentent vos chances en 2025 est apparu en premier sur .

A delegation of seven Members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), led by Chair David McAllister, will travel to Uruguay and Argentina from 26 to 29 May. Members will engage in high-level discussions regarding the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement which was concluded last December in Montevideo, Uruguay. The findings from this visit will contribute to the preparatory work for the consent procedure on the political and cooperation aspects of the Agreement, for which AFET is responsible.
More broadly, this mission will allow to exchange views on bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation, as well as geopolitical issues such as Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and China's expanding influence in Latin America.
Location : Uruguay and Argentina
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La Serbie doit mettre en œuvre de « vraies réformes » et pas seulement « cocher des cases » si elle souhaite avancer sur le chemin de l’Union européenne, a déclaré jeudi 22 mai à Belgrade la cheffe de la diplomatie européenne, Kaja Kallas.

The post Kaja Kallas : pour entrer dans l’UE, la Serbie doit faire de « vraies réformes » appeared first on Euractiv FR.

Der weltweit erste CO2-Tarif soll nur noch zehn Prozent der Unternehmen betreffen, die Produkte in die EU importieren. Der vorgeschlagenen Anpassung, die ebenfalls weniger strenge Meldepflichten beinhalten, stimmte das EU-Parlament zu.

For Lithuania, the deployment offers reassurance. For Germany, it’s a litmus test for its military.

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La Commission a publié, jeudi 22 mai, sa classification des pays dans le cadre du règlement contre la déforestation importée. Les 27 États membres de l’UE y figurent dans la catégorie « faible risque », suscitant la critique de plusieurs partenaires commerciaux.

The post Règlement anti-déforestation de l’UE : les États membres tous classés comme présentant un « faible risque » appeared first on Euractiv FR.

Natalukha said that while the Commission promised last year to replace the ATMs with a long-term framework, no such structure has materialised.

L'Institut National de la Femme (INF) du Bénin a reçu, mercredi 21 mai 2025, la visite du Président du Conseil des Droits de l'Homme des Nations Unies, Jürg Lauber.

En visite à Cotonou, le Président du Conseil des Droits de l'Homme des Nations Unies, Jürg Lauber s'est rendu dans les locaux de l'Institut National de la Femme. Il a eu des échanges avec la présidente de l'INF sur la protection des droits des femmes et des filles. Me Huguette Bokpè Gnacadja a présenté avec clarté et conviction les grandes lignes de la mission de l'institution, soulignant à la fois la résilience et l'innovation qui caractérisent ses actions.

Les discussions ont permis de mettre en lumière les nombreux défis, mais surtout les avancées significatives obtenues grâce à la mise en œuvre du modèle INF.
Cette visite de haut niveau témoigne de l'intérêt croissant de la communauté internationale pour les efforts engagés par le Bénin en matière de protection des droits des femmes et des filles.

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Ein dänischer Branchenverband für erneuerbare Energien teilte mit, dass ein Zulieferer unerwartete Komponenten auf den Leiterplatten importierter Solarmodule entdeckt habe.

La Slovaquie soutient la souveraineté du Maroc sur son Sahara et apporte son appui au Plan marocain d'autonomie “comme base pour une solution définitive, sous l'égide des Nations Unies”. Cette position a été exprimée dans une Déclaration conjointe signée à l'issue d'une rencontre, jeudi 22 mai 2025, à Rabat, entre le ministre des Affaires étrangères, de la Coopération africaine et des Marocains résidant à l'étranger, Nasser Bourita, et son homologue slovaque, Juraj Blanár, ministre des Affaires étrangères et européennes.

La République de Slovaquie reconnaît l'Initiative marocaine d'autonomie “comme base pour une solution définitive, sous l'égide des Nations Unies”. Dans le cadre de la dynamique internationale créée sous l'impulsion de Sa Majesté le Roi Mohammed VI, que Dieu L'assiste, en soutien à la souveraineté du Maroc sur son Sahara et en appui au Plan marocain d'autonomie “la Slovaquie reconnaît l'initiative marocaine, présentée au Secrétaire Général des Nations Unies, le 11 avril 2007, comme base pour une solution définitive, sous l'égide des Nations Unies”, de la question du Sahara marocain.

Cette position a été exprimée par la République slovaque dans la Déclaration Conjointe signée à l'issue d'une rencontre, jeudi à Rabat, entre le Chef de la diplomatie marocaine, Nasser Bourita, et son homologue slovaque, Juraj Blanár.

Dans la Déclaration Conjointe, “la Slovaquie salue les efforts sérieux et crédibles du Maroc pour faire avancer le processus politique vers une résolution, et soutient une solution politique juste, durable et mutuellement acceptable, fondée sur le compromis, en conformité avec les principes et buts de la Charte des Nations Unies, dans le cadre des résolutions pertinentes du Conseil de sécurité, y compris la résolution S/RES/2756 du 31 octobre 2024”.

La République slovaque conforte ainsi le momentum croissant en faveur de la marocanité du Sahara et de l'Initiative d'autonomie, saluée par la communauté internationale.

A new pharma sector report reveals that Ireland initiated just 75 industry-sponsored trials over 2023 and 2024, compared to 229 in Denmark.

Donna Nyadete facilitating a SASA! Faith session with women in church leadership in Harare

By Donna Nyadete
May 22 2025 (IPS)

I was researching the role of the church in addressing contemporary issues such as gender-based violence, climate change, and social justice when I came across the #ChurchToo movement—and I got really excited. Not because the stories were easy to read (they weren’t), but because this movement was a bold, necessary conversation that faith communities could no longer ignore.

 

Understanding #MeToo and #ChurchToo

In 2017, the #MeToo movement exploded on social media, shedding light on the widespread reality of sexual harassment and abuse across various industries. What started as a conversation about workplace misconduct quickly evolved into a global reckoning, as survivors from all walks of life began sharing their stories.

Inspired by #MeToo, the #ChurchToo movement emerged as survivors began to share their experiences of abuse within religious spaces. Some had suffered at the hands of clergy or church leaders. Others had been dismissed, shamed, or told to “pray about it” when they sought help

The movement forced institutions—corporations, entertainment industries, governments—to confront uncomfortable truths about power, silence, and complicity.

Soon, faith communities began to ask: what about the church?

The church has long been seen as a place of refuge, a sanctuary for the weary and wounded. Yet, for many survivors of sexual violence, it has been anything but safe. Instead of finding support, many survivors were met with silence, blame, or even the protection of their abusers.

Inspired by #MeToo, the #ChurchToo movement emerged as survivors began to share their experiences of abuse within religious spaces. Some had suffered at the hands of clergy or church leaders. Others had been dismissed, shamed, or told to “pray about it” when they sought help. Many had been taught that submission and silence were godly responses, even in the face of harm.

 

What Made #ChurchToo Unique?

While #MeToo exposed abuse in secular spaces, #ChurchToo was distinct because it confronted the deep moral and spiritual betrayal that occurs when abuse happens within faith communities. Religious institutions are built on trust, authority, and sacred teachings. When these are manipulated to justify or conceal abuse, the damage is not just physical or emotional—it is spiritual.

The movement forced churches to grapple with difficult questions:

• Why had so many cases of abuse been covered up?
• How had misinterpretations of scripture contributed to silence and victim-blaming?
• What structures needed to change to ensure that churches became places of safety, not harm?

One of the most significant outcomes of #ChurchToo was the exposure of systemic cover-ups in high-profile religious institutions. Investigations revealed patterns of churches protecting abusers rather than survivors, prioritizing reputation over justice. This led to increased calls for accountability, transparency, and survivor-centred approaches to handling abuse allegations.

 

The Positive Outcomes of #ChurchToo

Though painful, the movement has led to tangible changes in many faith communities:

• Survivors Found Their Voices: Many who had been silent for years felt empowered to share their stories, knowing they were not alone. This broke the isolation that often surrounds abuse.
• Churches Began to Take Accountability: Some denominations implemented stricter policies for handling abuse cases, ensuring that allegations were taken seriously and not dismissed under the guise of “forgiveness.”
• Harmful Theologies Were Challenged: The movement prompted deeper theological reflection on teachings that have enabled abuse—such as distorted views on submission, purity culture, and male headship. More pastors began re-examining how scripture is taught, ensuring that messages of justice, dignity, and equality are at the forefront.
• Women’s Leadership Was Amplified: Recognizing that silencing women had contributed to a culture of impunity, many churches made efforts to include more women in leadership, decision-making, and pastoral care roles.

 

The Church as Part of the Problem—And the Solution

For the past six years, I’ve worked with churches through SASA! Faith, helping them prevent GBV from a faith perspective. And I’ve seen both sides of this issue. On one hand, churches can be places of healing, community, and radical transformation. On the other, they have often been complicit—whether through silence, harmful teachings, or outright cover-ups.

But here’s the truth: the church doesn’t have to be part of the problem. It can be part of the solution. And in many places, we’re already seeing that happen.

 

Change Starts in Local Communities

In our work with SASA! Faith, we’ve seen firsthand how churches can move from passive bystanders to active responders. I remember one pastor who, after engaging with the program, realized that his past sermons had unintentionally discouraged women from speaking out about abuse. He made a commitment to preach differently, to listen more, and to ensure that his church became a place of refuge, not a place of shame.

In another community, women who once felt invisible in church decision-making are now leading conversations on governance, shaping policies that prioritize safety and inclusion. Men, too, are engaging—not just as allies, but as co-labourers in the fight against GBV.

Building on this momentum, we also implemented the Speak Out Campaign in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD). This advocacy initiative sought to normalize conversations on GBV within faith spaces, encouraging church leaders and congregants to break the silence and address the issue openly. Through sermons, discussions, and media engagements, the campaign challenged harmful beliefs that perpetuate violence and promoted a theology that upholds the dignity and safety of all people. The response was powerful—many faith leaders who had previously avoided the topic began speaking out, survivors felt heard, and churches started taking concrete steps toward becoming safer spaces. Check here

 

A Necessary Discomfort

The #ChurchToo movement has been uncomfortable for many faith communities, but that discomfort is necessary. It forces us to ask hard questions:

• Are we truly reflecting Christ’s love in how we respond to survivors?
• Are we willing to challenge traditions that have allowed abuse to go unchecked?
• Do we see women as equal partners in the life and leadership of the church?

There is still so much work to do, but we cannot afford to ignore this moment. The modern church has an opportunity—no, a responsibility—to be a leader in ending GBV. That starts with listening. It starts with believing survivors. And it starts with creating communities where justice, healing, and dignity are not just preached but practiced.

I’d love to hear from others doing this work. How has your faith community responded to #ChurchToo? What changes have you seen—or what challenges remain? Let’s keep the conversation going.

 

Donna Nyadete is a development practitioner specializing in the intersection of gender and faith