From its very beginning Mothers’ Union has been passionate about issues affecting the family. This translating of our faith into action is what we call Social Policy.
In the Diocese of St. Albans we are involved with the national Bye Buy Childhood campaign focussing on parents’ concerns about the commercial pressures on children today.
Since the publication of the government-backed Bailey Review called “Letting Children be Children” members are preparing to find ways to support parents to cope with the pressures put on families by highstreet shops, television, the music industry and 24/7 internet access.
Labelled for Life
Labelled for Life is the latest tool in the Mothers’ Union’s Bye Buy Childhood Campaign. The guide explains how marketing is aimed at children, gives practical ways to manage commercial influences on the family, outlines codes and regulations governing marketing to children and offers suggestions on taking further action to end commercialisation of childhood. It is available from the Mothers’ Union at a cost of £2 and is non profit making. To obtain a copy call 020 7222 5533, or email mu@themothersunion.org
Occasionally we are asked to respond to government consultations, usually at short notice. If you would like to get your voice heard, please contact Liz James, Mothers’ Union Diocesan Secretary on 01727 858979 (answerphone at times) or email: sec_mustalbans@btconnect.com
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence
In the Diocese of St. Albans our members annually support the MU 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence (25th November – 10th December). During this period events are held highlighting the problems faced by women and girls by such issues as Female Genital Mutilation, Domestic Violence, Sexual Exploitation. Issues not only overseas but also in this country and in some cases ‘next door’ to all of us.
Modern Day Slavery
MU nationally has become a partner of ‘The Clewer Initiative’ and their campaign ‘WE SEE YOU’. At our Autumn Sharing Day (Nov 16th 2019) we have two speakers who will be telling the members about The Clewer Initiative and how we can all play an important part in helping to stop Modern Day Slavery (MDS). In the Diocese we also have a speaker willing to talk to any group about the part we can all play in supporting the victims of MDS. Please contact our office for more information.
