Revisiting Beijing: Power, Progress, and the Promise of 2030 with Ruairidh Waddell - Special WTL Series (Ep. 8)

Ruairidh Waddell, Chief Program and Impact Officer of World Renew connected from Chiang Mai, Thailand. Rory discusses the importance of faith-based organizations in mobilizing grassroots movements and fostering respect and equality, especially amidst growing resistance to gender equality. He shares personal motivations and experiences that shaped his commitment to gender equality, the role of faith-based organizations in defending women's rights, and the significance of collaborations like the Act Alliance. The conversation highlights the urgent need for inclusive values and transformative change led by community-level partnerships. Rory also reflects on the importance of elevating voices not present at CSW to inform gender equality advocacy and programming.

 

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