International Catholic Association for Girls and Women’s Social Work

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The International Catholic Association for Girls and Women’s Social Work ( French : Association Catholique Internationale de Service pour la Jeunesse Féminine , ACISJF), also known as IN VIA (“On the Way”), is one of the Pontifical Council for the Laity recognized , International Catholic Association of Believers listed in the Register of International Lay Communities .

The association was founded in Friborg / Switzerland in 1897 , is now based in Geneva and comprises 35 member communities from 33 countries. It is a non-governmental organization and a member of WUCWO and UNESCO . He is an advisory member of the Council of Europe . When Economic and Social Council of the United Nations , the organization has held a consultative status.

history

At the end of the 19th century industrial and social development had advanced rapidly and women became more and more involved in the process. This gave rise to efforts in the new societies that advocated self-determination and equal rights for women in the developing world of work. In the course of the Christian women's movement , associations and associations were founded that campaigned for the interests of women in work and family.

In 1897 Louise de Reynold (1827–1912) founded the first international Catholic women's organization in Freiburg, Switzerland . It was called: "International Community for the Protection of Young Women". Its founding members included women's organizations from Germany , Great Britain , Austria-Hungary , Luxembourg , France , Italy , the Netherlands , Scandinavia and Romania . The organization expanded its activities from Russia to the USA in 1898 ; it was a founding member of the World Union of Catholic Women's Associations, which was founded in 1910. Between the years 1914–1918 the work of the organization was suspended. After the Second World War , the membership area also included Latin America and Africa . In 1956 the general assembly was held in Mexico , at the same time the regional associations were reorganized. After 1964, the organizational and spiritual adjustment to the requirements of the Second Vatican Council took place with the now common name “International Catholic Association for Girls and Women’s Social Work”. In 1980 the General Assembly adopted the new statutes and introduced the abbreviation “IN VIA”.

Self-image

Since it was founded, the aim was to support young women and girls who had to leave their place of residence for technical reasons and who had to live their lives in a new environment . This ultimately led to the establishment of training and teaching institutions that offered a new home at the same time and brought a variety of social and integrative elements with them. The facilities were run by full-time workers and volunteers and reflected the urgent need for both Christian and organizational help for young people. The range of tasks includes care and health , social work , housekeeping and nutrition as well as management and IT . Article 1 of the association's statutes stipulates that the association aims to provide comprehensive support for girls and young women outside the family environment so that they can develop according to their abilities and goals. "The aim of the international association is to find solutions to cross-border problems to seek, to promote the exchange of experiences and to do lobby work on an international level.

Organization and dissemination

The ACISJF resulting in a four-year cycle general assemblies through, these are the official organ. An International Council is convened once a year, which consists of the President of the ACISJF, the President of WUCWO, the Church Assistant and two representatives from each of the regional commissions from Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean . The member organizations can join the association as full members, associated members or as corresponding members. The association currently has 35 national women's organizations from 33 countries (Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America) among its members. The publications include the biannual Bulletin Contacts, which appears in French, Spanish and German. The headquarters of the association is in Geneva . The current Presidium is set up as follows: General President: Odile Moreau (France); Vice President General: Bertha Diaz Infante Kohrs (Mexico); Church assistant: Father Roland-Bernhard Trauffer OP (Switzerland); Cashier: Monique Sinniger (Switzerland); International Secretary: Clarisse Miazza (Switzerland); Communication Commission: Dietlinde Jakowetz (Germany) and Edith Chauveau (France).

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  1. ↑ ECOSOC Decision 2007/223 (PDF)
  2. ^ Marie-Thérèse Weber: Louise de Reynold. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland . December 4, 2009 , accessed June 30, 2019 .