The Women's Commission held a day of reflection on 20th February, 2008. The day was facilitated by Bernice Moore of the NCCA Gender Commission. Bernice presented her finding from the series of workshops she held in every State to find out womens hopes and concerns for their churches. Bernice was accompanied by Catherine Hoy of the NSW Ecumenical Council who reported on an international conference she attended in Bangkok "Challenges, Struggles, and Strategies: Women building Communities of Peace'.
After lunch and a time of quietness and reflection, members of the Commission considered their work for the coming year. The trafficking of people is still a major concern to the members and ways to continue to raise awareness of this issue will be sought, along with other justice issues. They will also look at ways to support and empower women.
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