LUSAKA, MAY 8, 2018 (CISA) – The Pan Africa Coordinator of the International Movement of Catholic Students (IMCS) Mr Patrick Ochida has applauded Catholic students from southern Africa Sub-region for launching IMCS Africa Gender Policy. “The IMCS Gender Policy is intended to promote equality in leadership and also promote human dignity in the world we […]
Day: 9 May 2018
Tanzania: Implement the Child Protection Policy, Catechists Told
DAR ES SALAAM, MAY 8, 2018 (CISA)-Director of the Directorate of Social Services at the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) Jovin Riziki has encouraged all Catechists in the Country to implement the TEC Child Protection Policy, passed by the Bishops in 2017. “It is our duty to build their capacities and inform them about the policy, […]
SOUTH SUDAN: Diplomats Urge Government to Embrace Freedom of Expression
JUBA, MAY 8, 2018 (CISA)-Diplomats in South Sudan have urged the government to review the constitution so as to promote freedom of expression. “We all support the fundamental rights of journalists and the people of South Sudan to freedom of expression. It is important that, what is going on in the country and what people […]
BURUNDI: Bishops Term Proposed Referendum Vote Untimely
BUJUMBURA, MAY 8, 2018 (CISA)-The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Burundi has expressed its dissatisfaction with the timing of the constitutional referendum vote scheduled for May 17 2018. “In our opinion, the time is not right to amend the constitution in a profound way,” Bishop Joachim Ntahondereye, president of the Bishops’ Conference, said Thursday May […]