Gender Justice
YMCA is a world-wide Christian, ecumenical, voluntary movement for women and men with special emphasis on the genuine involvement of young people. It seeks to share the Christian ideal of building a human community of justice with love, peace and reconciliation for the fullness of life for all creation.
Each member YMCA is therefore called to focus on certain challenges which will be prioritised according to its own contexts- that includes:
• Empowering all, especially young people and women to take increased responsibilities and assume leadership at all levels and working towards an equitable society.
• Advocating for and promoting the rights of women and upholding the rights of children
(Excerpts from Challenge 21)
The APAY adheres to the guiding principle of Challenge 21; hence commitment for the Gender Justice remains an integral part and a mandate in the YMCA, especially in the Asia and Pacific region. APAY initiates the promotion of Gender Equity in all levels with a community-specific approach. It affirms that the quest for the elimination of discrimination of gender-based violence and promotion of an inclusive society requires a collaborative undertaking irrespective of sex and gender. The YMCAs will continue to establish an inclusive environment by creating awareness and policies that promote and reflect gender justice and develop a mechanism that addresses gender issues, including sexual harassment. Through the Gender Justice initiatives, APAY increases dialogue and discussions on various perspectives, including the non-binary perspectives of gender.
Gender Justice is one of the main focus of the Quadrennial Program Plan (QPP) of the APAY with the following objectives:
- To cultivate a culture of gender equity and empowerment of women and girls at all levels through the creation of platforms of learning, reflection and exchanges of experiences
- To ensure the development of leadership skills, organizing and advocacy capacities of YMCA constituencies that promote reforms for equal opportunities for all at all levels
YMCA is a world-wide Christian, ecumenical, voluntary movement for women and men with special emphasis on the genuine involvement of young people. It seeks to share the Christian ideal of building a human community of justice with love, peace and reconciliation for the fullness of life for all creation.
Each member YMCA is therefore called to focus on certain challenges which will be prioritised according to its own contexts- that includes:
• Empowering all, especially young people and women to take increased responsibilities and assume leadership at all levels and working towards an equitable society.
• Advocating for and promoting the rights of women and upholding the rights of children
(Excerpts from Challenge 21)
The APAY adheres to the guiding principle of Challenge 21; hence commitment for the Gender Justice remains an integral part and a mandate in the YMCA, especially in the Asia and Pacific region. APAY initiates the promotion of Gender Equity in all levels with a community-specific approach. It affirms that the quest for the elimination of discrimination of gender-based violence and promotion of an inclusive society requires a collaborative undertaking irrespective of sex and gender. The YMCAs will continue to establish an inclusive environment by creating awareness and policies that promote and reflect gender justice and develop a mechanism that addresses gender issues, including sexual harassment. Through the Gender Justice initiatives, APAY increases dialogue and discussions on various perspectives, including the non-binary perspectives of gender.
Gender Justice is one of the main focus of the Quadrennial Program Plan (QPP) of the APAY with the following objectives:
1 To cultivate a culture of gender equity and empowerment of women and girls at all levels through the creation of platforms of learning, reflection and exchanges of experiences
2 To ensure the development of leadership skills, organizing and advocacy capacities of YMCA constituencies that promote reforms for equal opportunities for all at all levels
Gender Equity Training of Trainers (GE ToT)
Last Updated (Monday, 17 September 2012 15:10)
September 14, 2012
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
Greetings from the Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs!
This is to follow-up our invitation for participation to the scheduled Training of Trainers in Gender Mainstreaming to be held on 13-18 November in Jakarta, Indonesia. This schedule includes arrival and departure.
Historic Gender Assembly of the YMCAs of India
Last Updated (Tuesday, 24 May 2011 12:58)
Reported by :
Mr. Anjan Mukherjee
Secretary, National Programmes & Gender Concerns
YMCAs of India
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Dr. Mrs. Sudharshan Pathak, Chairperson, Delhi Social Welfare Board, inaugurating the National Gender Assembly of the YMCAs of India at YMCA New Delhi Greater Noida Programme Centre. |
The Department of Women’s Empowerment & Gender Concerns of the National Council of YMCAs of India convened a three-day Gender Assembly at the national level hosted by YMCA New Delhi at their Greater Noida Programme Centre on the theme, “Gender Parity : Pathway to a Common Humanity” during April 29-May 1, 2011.
Regional Workshop: Gender and Sustainable Development with focus on Economic Empowerment
Last Updated (Monday, 09 August 2010 18:14)
9 August 2010
Regional Workshop: Gender and Sustainable Development with focus on Economic Empowerment
Dear Colleagues/Friends,
As we strengthen our existing commitment on gender equity and women’s issues, we are organising a Regional Wokshop on Gender and Sustainable Development with focus on Economic Empowerment from 24-29 September 2010 in YMCA Pune, India.
This is an integral part of our Programme Plan, which serves as a follow-up programme on YMCA actions to poverty alleviation and gender related issues and women empowerment. This workshop aims to develop sustainability by empowering through self-initiatives and entrepreneurship programmes. We continue to be engaged in productive economic activities towards a strong and sustainable community organizations.
Attached are the relevant documents. Please send your registration form (s) to us (attn: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) by 10 September 2010.
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Report on Gender Concerns and Migration Workshop 2009
Last Updated (Thursday, 04 February 2010 00:23)
29 January 2010
Subject : Summary Report and Recommendations of the Regional Workshop on Gender Concerns and Migration 2009
Dear Colleagues and Friends
Greetings from APAY!
We share with you the summary report and recommendations of our Regional Workshop on Gender Concerns and Migration held last 14-17 December 2009, hosted by Metropolitan YMCA Singapore.
Read more: Report on Gender Concerns and Migration Workshop 2009
Regional Training Workshop: Empowering Women for Mission and Development
Last Updated (Thursday, 28 January 2010 00:29)
4 August 2008
Regional Training Workshop: Empowering Women for Mission and Development
Dear Colleagues,
Greetings from Hong Kong !
In pursuance of our continuing commitment on gender equity and women's issues, a Regional Training Wokshop on Empowering Women for Mission and Development is set on 25-29 September 2008 in Chiang Mai , Thailand .
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