“In the Baha’I faith, it is a basic premise that “the equality of men and women is not, at the present time, universally applied. In those areas where traditional inequality still hampers its progress, we must take the lead in practicing this Baha’I prpinciple. Again, Baha’I women and girls must be encouraged to take part in the social, spiritual and administrative activities of their communities.”
From the Baha’I Universal House of Justice
For years I’ve been fascinated by the commitment that the Baha’I faith has made to the advancement of women. I guess what moves me the most is that the Baha’I; Quaker and Unitarian faiths have all put social justice and equality at the forefront of their founding principles. How can these principles be carried out across the globe in a way that the empowerment of women no longer needs special focus but is a natural outcome of human relations? What voice, wisdom and knowledge do we as women, now need to bring forth in the world? What small action can you, as a man or a woman, take to support this equality? For when we are all equal, the world will experience true peace.
Examine your role in creating an equitable, compassionate world.
- Where do you make your greatest contributions?
- Where is there room for growth for you to contribute further?
Maureen Simon
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