'Women and girls have been discriminated against for too long in a twisted interpretation of the word of God.’ so Jimmy Carter, US President 1977-1981.
‘This view that women are somehow inferior to men is not restricted to one religion or belief. Women are prevented from playing a full and equal role in many faiths. Its influence doesn’t stop at the walls of the church, mosque, synagogue or temple. This view that women are somehow inferior to men has done much harm to all churches, Christians, Muslims, Jews, you name them, and also to our Church.’ he continues.
Jimmy Carter and some other Elder Statesmen, influenced by former South African President Nelson Mandela, have decided to draw particular attention to the responsibility of religious and traditional leaders in ensuring equality and human rights and have recently published a statement that declares: "The justification of discrimination against women and girls on grounds of religion or tradition, as if it were prescribed by a Higher Authority, is unacceptable.“ (source The Morning Herald, 15.7.2009)
Denise Hochstrasser hopes to learn more about injustice and the malconception of truth and human rights during this meeting in Geneva.
Global Summit of Religious Liberty at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva, November 23-25, 2016
There is no justification of discrimination against women and girls on grounds of religion or tradition