A significant conference, aiming to empower women to translate their religious beliefs into actions for societal peace and development, is currently in progress in Accra.
The annual “Faith to Action Women's Conference (FAWC)” gathers women from Christian, Muslim, and Traditional religions.
Hosted by the Centre for Interfaith Studies & Engagement in Africa (CISEA), an institute under the Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission, and Culture (ACI), this year's theme is “Women in Religion and Society: The Bedrock of National Development.”
The conference, which began on Tuesday, December 5, is set to conclude on Thursday, December 7. The event encompasses presentations, an interfaith symposium, workshops, group discussions, and a general meeting of the International Interfaith Women's Network for Peace and Development (IIWNPD).
During the opening ceremony held at the Presbyterian Women's Center in Abokobi, Dr. Lilian Ayete-Nyampong, Director of Research at the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), emphasized the critical role women play in societal development.
She highlighted the vital contribution of women in shaping the younger generation, urging parents and guardians to prioritize family time amidst technological advancements.
Rev Dr. Johnson Mbillah, Director of the Center for Interfaith Studies and Engagement in Africa underscored the organization's commitment to supporting women due to their crucial role in shaping the nation's future leaders.
CISEA's mission revolves around equipping Christian leaders, resourcing Christian scholars, and fostering biblically based reflections on interfaith issues, particularly in the context of Muslim-Christian interactions in Africa.
The Center's broader focus on interfaith engagement complements ACI's research and teaching areas, encompassing primal religions, African Christianity, and Gospel & Culture-related themes.
Through research, publications, conferences, training, seminars, and workshops, CISEA addresses interfaith relations, comparative theological themes, and the intersection of religion and society, including Christian missions in the presence of other faiths.