Comments on: 16 Days - Day 10: Justice http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/ the blog of the international rescue committee Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:27:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Thomas Sanger http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2293 Thomas Sanger Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:10:09 +0000 http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2293 I agree mostly with what Arthur says about the cultural context that the men and women live and grow up in and the roles they have lived out for centuries. Things obviously need to change, but I believe it will be slow...step by step to get to the Promised Land of Justice for women. 16 Days with cameras is one of those steps! I agree mostly with what Arthur says about the cultural context that the men and women live and grow up in and the roles they have lived out for centuries. Things obviously need to change, but I believe it will be slow…step by step to get to the Promised Land of Justice for women. 16 Days with cameras is one of those steps!

]]> By: Wendy Martin http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2291 Wendy Martin Thu, 06 Dec 2007 04:37:40 +0000 http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2291 Yes, this is what the master, Lord Maitreya, and www.Share-International.org is professing. JUSTICE! This is what it is and Lord Maitreya is visiting these poor down-trodden people everywhere and trying to get the word out that we can change the world and must. We are all too close now for this to continue on. My heart goes out to these poor women who are being abused by their husbands. Conversely, here in the United States I have just had contact recently with a male caregiver from Kenya and he is portraying the very same characteristics that these women are under so it must be inborn into these men. He too has an uncanny way of trying to submit his authority over me even though we are paying him to care-give my mom. Interesting, huh? So it goes a lot deeper than any colonialism they may have suffered in the past. I personally am furious to be submitted to such emotional abuse and harassment so I can just imagine what these women must feel, giving birth and all the rest and these men doing that to them. Yes, this is what the master, Lord Maitreya, and http://www.Share-International.org is professing. JUSTICE! This is what it is and Lord Maitreya is visiting these poor down-trodden people everywhere and trying to get the word out that we can change the world and must. We are all too close now for this to continue on. My heart goes out to these poor women who are being abused by their husbands.

Conversely, here in the United States I have just had contact recently with a male caregiver from Kenya and he is portraying the very same characteristics that these women are under so it must be inborn into these men. He too has an uncanny way of trying to submit his authority over me even though we are paying him to care-give my mom. Interesting, huh? So it goes a lot deeper than any colonialism they may have suffered in the past. I personally am furious to be submitted to such emotional abuse and harassment so I can just imagine what these women must feel, giving birth and all the rest and these men doing that to them.

]]> By: Neerchal Balakrishnaraj http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2292 Neerchal Balakrishnaraj Wed, 05 Dec 2007 06:02:33 +0000 http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2292 Todays pictures are excellent that tells lot. From photos you make how the living in those coutries. Off course women work more and they are forced to work more everywhere. Men have to realize this and share in their work. Work of a woman not valued much when it does not yield any money. If money is there value is there. This culture is wrong, we have to change this. Work is work. Money is money. It is means of exchange only. Love and fraternity takes us to divinity. Best of luck to all. Todays pictures are excellent that tells lot. From photos you make how the living in those coutries. Off course women work more and they are forced to work more everywhere. Men have to realize this and share in their work. Work of a woman not valued much when it does not yield any money. If money is there value is there. This culture is wrong, we have to change this. Work is work. Money is money. It is means of exchange only. Love and fraternity takes us to divinity. Best of luck to all.

]]> By: Chris Bondante http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2300 Chris Bondante Tue, 04 Dec 2007 20:22:21 +0000 http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2300 Such a simple question - "Why can't the men help?", but no simple answer. It's really hard to see the photo of the men lazing around without getting angry... maybe these women need to get angry. Of course I know they would get beaten if they did. I hope this project precipitates a change in their lives and the lives of their daughters - just being able to document the injustices is a big step towards this. Such a simple question - “Why can’t the men help?”, but no simple answer.
It’s really hard to see the photo of the men lazing around without getting angry… maybe these women need to get angry. Of course I know they would get beaten if they did.
I hope this project precipitates a change in their lives and the lives of their daughters - just being able to document the injustices is a big step towards this.

]]> By: GG http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2299 GG Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:45:22 +0000 http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2299 Bonjour Madamoiselles et Madames, Comme ca vas? my french is atrocious since I dont really use it.Forgive me. Justice is a old,elusive,and near invisible phenomenon that if used Wisely and Respected by all, would be a force that could bring Joy and Peace to many People. It takes Courage to even stand up and admit to a crime voluntarily. I would suggest starting a Womens Council to try and solve problems together without the Men. Have a Lead Spokeswoman who will speak with the Chief. Even in the Native Communities in Canada, most Chiefs try helping their People. A good Chief is one who looks to benefit the community and not just himself. Bonne Chance! :) Bonjour Madamoiselles et Madames, Comme ca vas? my french is atrocious since I dont really use it.Forgive me. Justice is a old,elusive,and near invisible phenomenon that if used Wisely and Respected by all, would be a force that could bring Joy and Peace to many People. It takes Courage to even stand up and admit to a crime voluntarily. I would suggest starting a Womens Council to try and solve problems together without the Men. Have a Lead Spokeswoman who will speak with the Chief. Even in the Native Communities in Canada, most Chiefs try helping their People. A good Chief is one who looks to benefit the community and not just himself. Bonne Chance! :)

]]> By: Shimsing http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2298 Shimsing Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:36:46 +0000 http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2298 Dear Ann You have done very good work. keep it up! one suggestion from my side, it would be good to understand and address the issues and problems of men too, what made them behave in such an insensitive manner whether it's underdevelopment, conflict or the customs n traditions of the people. In order to empower women, we need to educate men too. Dear Ann

You have done very good work. keep it up! one suggestion from my side, it would be good to understand and address the issues and problems of men too, what made them behave in such an insensitive manner whether it’s underdevelopment, conflict or the customs n traditions of the people. In order to empower women, we need to educate men too.

]]> By: Barbara Hampton-Barclay http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2297 Barbara Hampton-Barclay Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:20:53 +0000 http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2297 I think of how cigarette smoking in the U.S. used to be considered cool and manly and sophisticated. Years of work, education, advertising turned that around. Now people who smoke are considered stupid and inconsiderate. A campaign that would elevate men who cared for their children, their wives and their homes and denigrate men who sat around and did no work might help. Showing how it takes an father and a mother to raise a child to be responsible to his or her village and country might change the way the men fell about themselves. I think of how cigarette smoking in the U.S. used to be considered cool and manly and sophisticated. Years of work, education, advertising turned that around. Now people who smoke are considered stupid and inconsiderate. A campaign that would elevate men who cared for their children, their wives and their homes and denigrate men who sat around and did no work might help. Showing how it takes an father and a mother to raise a child to be responsible to his or her village and country might change the way the men fell about themselves.

]]> By: Tom Vitale http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2296 Tom Vitale Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:03:21 +0000 http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2296 Yes, the first step is acknowledging the problems exist. But before that must come the awareness and hope that problems can be solved. Violence breaks down that hope and faith. Cameras and common sense guidance and one man listening (Tanou, who has authority) then two men then more and more men listening are giving the women hope and faith which will break down the violence. And bring justice to Africa. I cannot learn about all of this and NOT need to respond. But my replies are inadequate. Ijust hope I am demonstrating that I care and want real and full equality between men and women for all the world. Yes, the first step is acknowledging the problems exist. But before that must come the awareness and hope that problems can be solved. Violence breaks down that hope and faith.
Cameras and common sense guidance and one man listening (Tanou, who has authority) then two men then more and more men listening are giving the women hope and faith which will break down the violence. And bring justice to Africa.
I cannot learn about all of this and NOT need to respond. But my replies are inadequate. Ijust hope I am demonstrating that I care and want real and full equality between men and women for all the world.

]]> By: Arthur http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2295 Arthur Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:55:17 +0000 http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2295 As a South African-born, but now Canadian citizen, I am fully aware of the complexity of "tribal" life. It has always been thus: That the men do all the fighting; the socializing; the making of rules; the formation of the Council to the Chief. The women do all the labour involved in the running of the home; the tending to the fields; the cooking and cleaning and the raising and care of the children. The children perform the tasks related to the tending of the animals. In most rural areas where it is still necessary to hunt for food, that too is "men's work" with the exception of the gathering of herbs, which generally is left to the women. In this, the 21st century, it is still a fact that in most of Africa, the "tribal" people still practise a way of life, - a culture, - that is several hundred years behind that of the Western World, regardless of when they achieved independence from their Colonial Masters. I say this, not to be prejudicial or racist, or to condone the behaviour of the men, but merely to point out that the road ahead is a long one and mostly uphill all the way. Never-the-less, you have my support and my prayers, and I have requested that in lieu of any gifts this Christmas, my family and friends donate instead to your cause. It isn't much, but right now it is all I can do. I wish you well. I pray for your safety and your success. And I will continue to keep in mind the plight of the women, not only in the area in which you are operating, but in other areas of the Third World where conditions are similar. Thank You for your work and for bringing to light the injustices that are the bane of women everywhere. As a South African-born, but now Canadian citizen, I am fully aware of the complexity of “tribal” life.

It has always been thus: That the men do all the fighting; the socializing; the making of rules; the formation of the Council to the Chief. The women do all the labour involved in the running of the home; the tending to the fields; the cooking and cleaning and the raising and care of the children. The children perform the tasks related to the tending of the animals. In most rural areas where it is still necessary to hunt for food, that too is “men’s work” with the exception of the gathering of herbs, which generally is left to the women.

In this, the 21st century, it is still a fact that in most of Africa, the “tribal” people still practise a way of life, - a culture, - that is several hundred years behind that of the Western World, regardless of when they achieved independence from their Colonial Masters.

I say this, not to be prejudicial or racist, or to condone the behaviour of the men, but merely to point out that the road ahead is a long one and mostly uphill all the way.

Never-the-less, you have my support and my prayers, and I have requested that in lieu of any gifts this Christmas, my family and friends donate instead to your cause. It isn’t much, but right now it is all I can do.

I wish you well. I pray for your safety and your success. And I will continue to keep in mind the plight of the women, not only in the area in which you are operating, but in other areas of the Third World where conditions are similar.

Thank You for your work and for bringing to light the injustices that are the bane of women everywhere.

]]> By: Robin Hummingbird Songs http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2294 Robin Hummingbird Songs Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:17:22 +0000 http://blog.theirc.org/2007/12/04/16-days-day-10-justice/#comment-2294 I so love the fact that these kinds of things are now being openly discussed! The first step to solving problems is acknowledgement of their existence. I so love the fact that these kinds of things are now being openly discussed! The first step to solving problems is acknowledgement of their existence.

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