2016 WWCTU World Convention Resolution
World’s Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Triennial Convention, August 18 – 24, 2016
RESOLUTIONS
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)
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