Forum looks at Catholic role in economic empowerment of women

Published: 2008-03-11

UNITED NATIONS (CNS) -- A March 7 forum co-sponsored by the Vatican's Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations looked at the issues involved in the economic empowerment of women and the role Catholic organizations play in helping women have a better financial footing. The other sponsors of the forum were the Path to Peace Foundation and the Vincentian Center for Church and Society at St. John's University in Jamaica, N.Y. The forum was a side event coinciding with the 52nd session of the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women held Feb. 25-March 7 on the theme "The Human Dignity of Women in Contemporary Society: Economic Justice and Empowerment of Women." The event focused principally on programs the Catholic community operates around the world. Organizers anticipated an audience of 80, but 200 people attended, with a number of them sitting on the floor of the meeting room so they could take part.

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