Framed
within
the
Pilgrimage
of
Justice,
Reconciliation,
and
Unity,
the
meeting
will
undergird
the
WCC
Strategic
Plan
for
the
Just
Community
of
Women
and
Men
initiative
for
2025-2030.
The
reference
group
will
also
work
to
formulate
the
substance
of
a
Beijing+30
and
Beyond
consultation
in
2025.
Within
the
context
of
Zimbabwe,
the
group
will
demonstrate
solidarity
with
local
communities
and
churches
in
Zimbabwe,
highlighting
mutual
support
and
shared
goals.
The
meeting
will
also
involve
collaborating
with
local
church
leaders
and
activists
to
enhance
advocacy
skills
and
knowledge
for
gender
justice.
The
reference
group
will
gain
insights
into
the
specific
gender
justice
challenges
and
opportunities
in
Zimbabwe;
and
facilitate
an
open
and
honest
dialogue
on
gender
justice
issues,
encouraging
sharing
of
experiences
and
mutual
learning.
Expected
outcomes
of
the
meeting
include
a
detailed
strategic
plan
for
the
Just
Community
of
Women
and
Men
initiative
for
the
upcoming
years.
Participants
will
also
come
away
with
strengthened
capacity
and
collaboration
between
global
and
local
leaders,
as
well
as
a
reinforced
network
of
gender
justice
advocates
committed
to
ongoing
collaboration.
Presentations
will
also
be
made
on
the
history
of
gender
in
the
ecumenical
movement.