Resolutions & CODE OF ETHICS
World’s Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Triennial Convention, August 18 – 24, 2016
ALCOHOL
Whereas, alcohol is the most used drug of choice worldwide; and
Whereas, alcohol is the world's third highest risk factor for disease; and
Whereas, alcohol is a known carcinogen; and
Whereas, conclusive evidence shows that alcohol consumption does not improve health; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the members of the WWCTU continue to vigorously and publicly advocate for a life of total abstinence.
CYBERBULLYING
Whereas,cyberbullying is a relatively new phenomenon of bullying with the intent to harass, threaten, or abuse another person by the use of cell phones or the Internet; and
Whereas, it appears in all age groups, but is most common among teenagers and young adults;and
Whereas,it is extremely hard to stop or prevent cyberbullying which can leadto serious personal suffering including distress, anxiety, loneliness, depression, and even suicide; now, therefore be it
Resolved, that members of the WWCTU offer guidance to youth in the use of cell phones and the Internet, warning them about the risks, and furthermore support victims by intervening as soon as cyberbullying is detected.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Whereas, of all areas of abuse, domestic violence is the most widespread and usually most invisible to others; and
Whereas, domestic violence includes physical, emotional, mental, and sexual harm; and
Whereas, women and children are the primary targets; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the WWCTU increase worldwide public awareness of the importance of changing domestic violence from an internal family matter to a crime recognized by society and prosecuted by law.
FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER (FASD)
Whereas, for the fetus there is no safe amount of alcohol consumption by a pregnant woman; and
Whereas, it is possible to completely eradicate FASD; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the members of the WWCTU rededicate their efforts to educate about the dangers of drinking during pregnancy and provide programs to encourage and support pregnant women to totally abstain from alcohol.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Whereas, Human Trafficking is a fast-growing vice for the purpose of organ-harvesting, sexual slavery, forced labor, and/or military actions; and
Whereas, the victims,forthe most part, are helpless women and children recruited from low-economic countries or politically or religiously persecuted migrants from war-torn areas; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the WWCTU support governments that seek to arrest traffickers and bring them to justice and that individual WWCTU members pray for victims and give aid to organizations who help them.
PEACE
Whereas, the World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union has been an advocate for world peace since its founding convention in 1891; and
Whereas, the message of the White Ribbon movement is one of love toward all and peace among all nations; and
Whereas, the WWCTU is a supporter of the peaceful resolution of conflict around the globe; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the WWCTU advocate for peace around the world, seek to eradicate all forms of hate speech, and work to eliminate barriers built between nations.
Sarah F. Ward, (USA) Chairman
Anneli Klemetti (Finland)
Pastor Irja Eskelinen (Finland)
Dr. Jung Joo Kim (Korea)
Brita Nilssen (Norway)
World Woman's Christian Temperance Union
(WWCTU)
CODE OF ETHICS
The code of ethics gives guidelines which serve as a foundation for action and cooperation within the
World Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WWCTU) as an organization, as well as with external partners.
The WWCTU wishes to focus on the integrity of its members to strengthen the organization's reputation. The code of ethics has its roots in Christian values that create good relations in any community. Examples include:
v Respect
v Fairness/Justice
v Loyalty
v Reliability
v Democracy
v Equality and solidarity
One must treat others as one would like to be treated. Adhering to such core values within the
organization will have positive ripple effects and give a solid boost to our goal achievement.
The WWCTU aims are:
v To strengthen preventative work with all kinds of addictive substances
v To protect the family
v To encourage women to join in temperance work
v To promote equality in civil rights
v To promote international peace and understanding
v To protect the home and community
v To build public sentiment for sobriety
v To promote good citizenship
v To instill Christian principles into the character of our children
v To inform society about the values of total abstinence by providing scientific facts concerning the nature and effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
v To promote just and fair laws
To reach these objectives, the WWCTU continues to:
v Teach the scientific facts about the effects of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs on the body and on society in general
v Promote laws for such teaching throughout society
v Produce teaching aids for use in the classroom and the church
v Distribute videos
v Conduct alcohol and drug workshops
The WWCTU Board is to ensure that the organization operates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The WWCTU is a Christ-based organization with the Holy Bible as a guideline for its activities.
The WWCTU is a non-partisan, non-denominational, non-profit organization.
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