The
Feminenza Faculty of Global Women’s Issues ‘The
Ring of Hope’
 “Fortunately women are starting to take more notice of
what their inner
voice is telling them about global issues. In this century it will
be of vital
importance that each woman is able in some way to contribute to the
solutions needed for the problems we all face. This can only be the
case
when as a starting point, women are no longer suppressed and are
equally as valued as men. This shift would cause a general enlightenment
for the whole human race”.
This
is how one of the participants summarised her thoughts as a result
of the
international
conference, which established the
new Feminenza faculty, ‘The Ring of Hope,’ in
February 2003. The name was chosen because it is forming a world-wide
network
of women who can make contact with each other, where they can draw
hope and can
give each other strength to continue in
whatever they are doing.
 The atmosphere of the conference was
harmonious and friendly and over three
days together, we formulated our Charter and Aims. Time and space
were given so that
we could get clarity about what we are trying
to achieve.
The
issues discussed were core to most of the participants, who already
have long track
records of dealing with the global situation of women and attempting
possible solutions
to some of these problems. Some are
involved with refugees, others are active
as counsellors or help victims of physical
abuse or are working with teenagers trying
to come to some values in their life.
Another contributor maintains contact with
various religious leaders in the world and
one of the founders of ‘The Ring of Hope,’ and author of the book, ‘Beacons of Hope’ draws
attention to women who are working to improve the circumstances
of other women across the world.
 Some
participants and founder members of ’The Ring of Hope’,
from left to right: Hanna Biesheuvel, Marie-Luise Hammerschmidt,
Linda Moore, Nibs Bloem, Marion Verweij, Eva Skalla and Lieneke
van der Linde.
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We believe that by concentrating and
connecting the power and qualities of
women, it will become possible to have
a stronger positive influence in society,
through education and by standing up
for what we believe in and striving
towards harmony and unity within the
human race. This
is the charter and aims that we have come to so far, but they
are still a work in
progress.
Top The
aims of
'The Ring of Hope'
1. To develop our awareness and understanding
of women’s situations around
the globe.
2. To provide a safe forum of ways and
means where women can come into a
better understanding of their unique
potential.
3. To formulate and disseminate balancing
views about how the two genders can
uphold the best in themselves and each
other.
4. To find further ways for Feminenza to
become accessible to women in the
world.
5. To give recognition and support to
women who are endeavouring to improve
the lives of others and themselves. If you want to get into contact with‘The Ring of Hope’,
require more information, or want to support its aims, you can e-mail:
roh@feminenza.org
Charter of
'The Ring of Hope'
1. We believe that we live in changing times
that offer new spiritual development
opportunities to the human race. Within
this, our primary focus is on the part that
the feminine gender has to fulfil, which
is largely undiscovered and still to be
won.
2. We believe that all women, whatever
their background, culture, creed, social
status or age, have the right to be selfdetermining,
physically, emotionally,
mentally and spiritually.
3. We see that access to knowledge about
what it means to be human is essential
for any individual to develop according
to their unique potential and gender.
3. We uphold and promote good relationships,
dialogue and mutual respect
between the genders for the betterment
of all. We are an independent organisation and
are not religiously, politically or economically
affiliated to any other organisation.
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