Bogotá, September 13, 2024. The Colectivo de Pensamiento y Acción Mujeres Paz y Seguridad, made up of 38 organizations, networks, platforms, think tanks, NGOs, work collectives and independent women leaders, with presence and work in 12 departments of Colombia, we publicly urge the National Government and the ELN to listen to the voices coming from … Leer más
She SAW the rolled stone of the tomb and BELIEVED, being the first witness of the Resurrection. She CRIED because the Lord was not in the tomb and WAITED for Him meeting her. She PERFUMED the Lord’s feet and GUARDED her fragrance and His loving gaze in his heart. She HEARD her name on the … Leer más
The Ecumenical Group of Women Builders of Peace- GemPaz- gathered in the city of Cali for its 8th National Encounter: «Women of Faith, Artisans of Peace and Reconciliation», from May 24th to May 26th 2019. We call for Colombian society to not faint in the search for peace and reconciliation, as it requires the effort … Leer más
Originally published on February 7, 2019 by Mennonite Central Mennonite Since 2011, Luvis Diaz Chavez and Judith Navarro Martinez have demonstrated their commitment to the women of Sampués through their work as promoters of the Ecumenical Circle of GemPaz, a Mennonite Central Committee partner, on the Caribbean coast in the department of Sincelejo, Colombia. The … Leer más
Originally published on MCC Ottawa Office July 5, 2017 Alix Lozano is a Colombian Pastor and Theologian and the Co-founder of the Ecumenical Women’s Group of Peace-Builders (GemPaz). This piece was originally published on the MCC LACA Advocacy blog on June 21, 2017. This reflection is taken from the Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia worship packet. … Leer más