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Católicas por el Derecho a Decidir Córdoba

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Sustainable Development

Major group affiliation:
  • Women
Affiliation with other organizations: We articulated our activities with different women´s organizations located in the various regions of Argentina. Locally we are part of the Campaña Nacional por el Derecho al Aborto Legal, Seguro y Gratuito. Regionally we composed the Red Latinoamericana de Católicas por el Derecho a Decidir that has its presence in 10 countries.
Publications: Every year we produce a number of publications about Sexual and Reproductive rights, advancement of women-gender equality, violence against women, sexual diversity, religions fundamentalisms,etc. i.e Acceso Universal a la Salud Sexual y Reproductiva, 2009. Diversidad Sexual y Religión, 2008. Planificando nuestro futuro - Reedición, 2008.Derechos sexuales y reproductivos con perspectiva de género. Debates y propuestas de transformación, 2007, 2008. Mujeres tomando la palabra. Resistiendo los fundamentalismos: Historias de las mujeres, sus vidas, sus conceptos, 2007. En Nombre de la Vida, 2007. Asamblea General, 2006.ABORTO: Argumentos católicos a favor del derecho a decidir, 2005. Dossiers: La violencia hacia las mujeres viene de lejos, Aborto y Biblia, Umbrales de lo religioso, politicas del Vaticano, en Defensa del Laicismo, 2008.

Social Development

Publications: • Youth Against Racism (2001) – focus group discussions with Alberta Youth aged 13-27 generated considerable insights into the views of young adults regarding the causes, sources and expressions of racism. Finding incorporated into a position paper presented by the Canadian government to the UN World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance • Multiculturalism in the City of Champions: Realities and Future Directions (2002) Community Leaders from various ethnic groups were invited to assess the challenges regarding multiculturalism in Edmonton • The Simmering Pot Boils Over, Racist Backlash in Edmonton After September 11 (2003) This report relies on a literature review and consultations with the general public and ethno-cultural groups to identify the issues, concerns and experiences in the aftermath of September 11th • Equity in Edmonton (2004) This qualitative/ quantitative study examines racial equity within the Edmonton Public, Catholic and Francophone schools systems • Challenges Faced by Visible Minority Teachers in Six Alberta Districts (2007) provides direct insight into the challenges faced by 12 visible minority and Métis teachers in Alberta.
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