Gender-Inclusive Religious Dialogue: Advancing Women’s Leadership and Community Development
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-emp-wn-vc-01
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This article examines strategies for fostering gender-inclusive religious dialogue as a means of strengthening women’s leadership and advancing community development. By situating women’s voices at the center of faith-based communication, the paper demonstrates how inclusivity enhances social stability, education, healthcare access, and governance. Drawing on global frameworks and grassroots initiatives, the study emphasizes that inclusive religious dialogue revitalizes traditions by embedding justice, respect, and equality.
Key Topics:
- Gender equality in faith-based contexts
- Leadership development for women in religious communities
- Advocacy grounded in cultural and religious frameworks
- Inclusive communication tools and participatory dialogue
- Case study evidence from Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East
- Alignment with SDGs and global development agendas
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Gender-Inclusive Religious Dialogue: Advancing Women’s Leadership and Community Development. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-emp-wn-vc-01
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