Global Empowering Women Organisation

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BELONGING: Regardless of faith, colour, creed, socio economic status, disability, position in life or any form of postion, it is important to know you belong. Those who feel they don't belong may settle for violent or controlling relationships or circumstances that don't match their values leading to further isolation and a sense of not belonging again. All people deserve the opportunity to belong and feel welcomed knowing they are worthy and deserving of positive and inclusive relationships.

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BREAKING THE CYCLE: Many women live in cycles of abuse whether that be violence, bullying, sexual harassment, discrimination or any form of oppressive situations. The cycle to be recognised is a step toward solving the problem while we at the GEWO understand breaking the cycle takes a lot more than this. It is important to seek professional help where safe to do so and identify the cycle while gaining strategies to overcome it. Through understanding that cycles can repeat themselves if not dealt with you begin to understand that it's never your fault, it's always the fault of the perpetrator while giving you power to change your own circumstances toward the life you want and deserve. You are not 'stuck' with the cycle as it can be broken with the right help while knowing that it is possible to achieve a sense of peace and hope regardless of what you have been subjected to for your own sake. Through the GEWO we aim to inspire change and give hope to those who have endured. Breaking the cycle may not be an overnight thing while it can take a lot of effort to draw a line in the sand when it comes to the cycle and ensure safety but interrupting the pattern can be done so you can create a better life, one that is free from harm.

OVERCOMING POLITICAL BIAS: The GEWO is supported by 3 of the major political parties in Australia in differing ways which is a testament to them putting women's value before politics. The crisis is greater than politics. This is about overcoming political bias because the GEWO goes beyond politics into the realm where the focus is on the lives at stake, the welfare of those in need and the cause we are calling to action. All political parties need to deal with and face up to the oppression, poverty and homelessness crisis that the world is facing therefore they must be included without bias. Where can you begin to accept other people's views and political persuasion as a choice and begin to accept that all of us (in Australia at least) need to vote and that's alright. The ultimate mission is raising people out of oppression, poverty and homelessness toward a better world. There's no need to sit on the fence as there is a need to choose and stand behind who you vote for, but it is a testament to character for those who go beyond the political realm, into the realm of making a difference regardless of perceived gain. Through the work of the GEWO we must broach the difficult topics such as politics because that's where much of the leadership, education, innovation and advocacy is done while respecting each individual's choice to vote as if you live in a democracy, you are likely to be living in a country that is prosperous and lucky. Political bias can be extremely damaging to countries and the world while of course, have a choice but also focus on keeping the peace and harmony toward a better world for all people.

FORGIVENESS IN LEADERSHIP: People can sometimes do wrong things. This can be a fact whether it be an individual, group, nation or world leaders. Forgiveness can be mistaken for only a religious concept and the importance of it ignored but it is imperative to adopt forgiveness as a leader as a way of approaching challenges. By no means does this mean to allow injustice to occur or repeat itself for your and other people's sake. But what it does do is put the power back in your hands to move forward and focus on the mission. As you rise, unfortunately the challenges for women often are magnified and that's what the adversaries want you to live in, but when you take back your power, stand up for what is right then move forward you have a clean slate for more effective leadership. Often women struggle and from an intersectional perspective the adversaries can be attempting to debilitate those who are rising but with forgiveness coupled with justice you are better able to perform, stay true to what you set out to do and don't allow negative emotions to be the driving force of your message and mission setting you up for authentic, sustainable and powerful leadership. Through the work of the GEWO we advocate for you staying true to your own values while not allowing hardship and the adversaries to shape or break you. Forgiveness is crucial in the rising, advocacy and leadership realm because when you lead by example of freedom from within, you are better able to make a difference and impact those who need it most.

POWERFUL LEADERSHIP: All leaders may go through anger in response to inhumane events such acts of terror and war. This can be difficult to manage, often with attempts to justify it and many people have struggled with it while anger can be temporary with the choice to heal. Protecting and preserving life is one thing but lashing out consistently from a place of anger under the cover of self defence is another. There is a place for defence and the question is always motive and is it morally and legally just. It is a common belief that more women in leadership positions in the world would reduce the incidences of angry responses and increase the potential for peace talks and harmony in what seems like a breaking world. As women rise, should men and women be able to work together toward a common vision for the world, there would be a balance in leadership having the right people in the right roles to generate peace and acting only in defence where required. Through women being able to step up into politics, international relations and global positions we would see a more passive response working alongside men in synergy for the sake of the future of humanity. It is the belief of the GEWO that peace can be achieved and like gender equality it would take time and the right leadership. War and terror are people driven acts in the name of something or someone they follow. For the world to have leaders both men and women working toward a common goal of peace there would be a better world for all people. Powerful leadership is born not in acting out in anger, it resides in who can reach amicable outcomes and peace. It all begins from within.

CELEBRATING PROGRESS: When it comes to equality, because there is so far to go, often times people forget to celebrate how far we have come. It wasn't long ago that gender apartheid was a 'thing' in the developed world as much as many parts of the developing world. If we can come this far in the world over the past 100 years, we can accelerate progress and work toward more progress in this upcoming100 years. It is important to remember the wins, to focus on the progress we have made as a world in many regions and celebrate while working toward that which should be a given - equality. We at the GEWO know it makes no sense to not be equal as inequality was created by human beings and needs to be undone by the new generations for a world where women are included at all levels. Through the work of the GEWO we take a positive approach while broaching on difficult topics knowing that it's not all negative. There is so much good happening in the world and the statistics may show the difficult side while how far we have come provides a sense of hope and possibility toward a world truly worth celebrating through generating equality starting with individuals leading to a new world.