UISG stands in solidarity with
all victims of abuse
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| The UISG has released a statement against abuse of all kinds. |
The Union of International Superiors General has released a
statement expressing sorrow and indignation for "the pattern of abuse that
is prevalent within the church and society today". Please find the
statement below:
The Union of International Superiors General (UISG), whose
memberships consists of 2000 Superior Generals of Congregations of Women
Religious throughout the world, representing more than 500,000 sisters,
expresses its deep sorrow and indignation over the pattern of abuse that is
prevalent within the church and society today.
Abuse in all forms: sexual, verbal, emotional, or any
inappropriate use of power within a relationship, diminishes the dignity and healthy
development of the person who is victimized.
We stand by those courageous women and men who have reported
abuse to the authorities. We condemn those who support the culture of silence
and secrecy, often under the guise of “protection” of an institution’s
reputation or naming it “part of one’s culture”. We advocate for transparent
civil and criminal reporting of abuse whether within religious congregations,
at the parish or diocesan levels, or in any public arena.
We ask that any woman religious who has suffered abuse,
report the abuse to the leader of her congregation, and to church and civic
authorities as appropriate. If UISG receives a report of abuse, we will be a
listening presence and help the person to have the courage to bring the
complaint to the appropriate organizations.
We commit ourselves to work with the church and civil
authorities to help those abused to heal the past through a process of
accompaniment, of seeking justice, and investing in prevention of abuse through
collaborative formation and education programs for children, and for women and
men. We wish to weave solidarity in these situations that dehumanize and to
contribute to a new creation around the world.
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