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CIS
Colonia Libertad,
Avenida Bolívar # 103
San Salvador, El Salvador
Teléfonos:
(503) 2226-5362
(503) 2235-1330
e-mail: cis_elsalvador@yahoo.com
November 12 -28, 2005 - Special Spanish School combined with afternoon/weekend political cultural program:
International Day against Violence against Women
Women’s struggle in El Salvador
Anniversary of Jesuit Massacre (vigil the evening of November 12)
November 28 – December 6, 2005 - Delegation
Anniversary of U.S. Church Women
El Salvador’s history and current reality is filled with inspiration of the role of women in the struggle for human rights and gender equality. In the context of the International Day against Violence against Women and the 25th Anniversary of the assassination of 4 U.S. church women in El Salvador, the CIS is organizing a special Spanish school focused on the struggle of women in El Salvador and commemorate important historical dates in November and December of this year. Program participants will also participate in the 16th anniversary of the assassination of the Jesuit Priests and their two women co-workers.
CIS program has focused on building women’s participation, confronting traditional marginalization in community decision making. CIS grassroots organizers, with the support of many women’s organizations in El Salvador, work to raise consciousness about women’s rights. CIS is working with U.S. based Salvadoran Enterprises for Women to coordinate a new project to support women’s organization, training, conscious raising and local enterprises to improve the quality of life for women and their families.
Program objectives:
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Build solidarity and accompany Salvadoran women in their daily struggles. |
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Commemorate the 25th anniversary of U.S. Church women (Dec. 2) and the 16th Anniversary of the assassination of the Jesuits and their co-workers (November 15 / vigil tentatively scheduled for the evening of November 12). |
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Participate in activities for the day against Violence Against Women (Nov. 25). |
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Deepen our understanding and analysis of Salvadoran reality with a focus on the history and struggles of women. |
SPANISH PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE (November 12 – 28):
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Saturday, November 12 – arrival morning or midday to participate in the vigil for the anniversary of 6 Jesuit Priests and their two women co-workers. |
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Spanish classes, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – noon. |
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Live with Salvadoran families |
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Visit women’s organizations that work against labor, sexual, and domestic exploitation. |
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Listen to analysis of neo-liberal economic policies, free trade agreements, and their affect on women. |
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Participation in activities on International Day against Violence Against Women. |
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Meet with grassroots women activists and women’s economic projects. |
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Meet with women in politics. |
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Meet with women who work in the maquilas. |
DELEGATION PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE (Nov. 28 – Dec. 6):
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Meeting with Maryknoll Sisters |
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Participation in Services commemorating anniversary of U.S. church women in San Pedro Nonualco and Chalatenengo (Dec. 2) |
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Meeting with Women’s Human Rights leaders |
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Meet with feminist theologian. |
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Analysis of the reality of women. |
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Visit women’s craft and economic projects. |
IN COUNTRY COSTS PAYABLE TO CIS / PO BOX 17025 / ST. PAUL, MN 55117-0025:
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November 12 – 28th: $580 includes: |