Here is the link Ivan. https://www.iicsa.org.uk/helping-protect-children-sexual-abuse-now-and-future
Roland. Toronto. > On Sep 18, 2021, at 11:49 AM, Ivan Pereira <ivandpere...@icloud.com> wrote: > > Mervyn, > I have been a member of the World Conference of Religions & Peace (WCRP) > since inception in Canada, & served on its Executive Board. > > This issue specifically is not on the agenda or the purpose of WCRP. > However, many interfaith activities are coordinated re. various issues. > > Do ask the London UK chapter to do what it can. I used to keep in touch with > the London chapter, which is widely connected to various religious community > organizations in the UK. > > You mention a report, but I do not see a link to the report. Could u send it > to me? > > In some faith communities, there may be more of a hierarchical relationship > in families & in the faith community itself, & therefore less of a a chance > of publicizing this & pursuing solutions, or of widening the circle of > interfaith understanding. > > Do consider joining WCRP as a member & participate in their activities. > > For years in Canada, there have been investigations of Catholic clergy > historical abuse of young boys in educational institutions. > > The Catholic Church in Canada claims it is pursuing education of clergy & > correcting wrongs, etc., on this sensitive subject, & information is less > forthcoming. > > There have been some court cases in Nova Scotia, etc.. > > Mervyn, re. your e-address, is it located in a ‘shamba’? Very dense? > People meet there for privacy? > - Ivan D. > >> On Sep 18, 2021, at 05:03, Mervyn Maciel <mervynels.watuwasha...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> The report is a timely warning for ALL religious groups. >> For too long now they have been hiding under the cloak >> of secrecy wanting to preserve their good name while >> allowing innocent victims to suffer further indignity. >> While I know the Catholic authorities in Britain have introduced >> stringent measures to safeguard individuals against Child Sex abuse, >> a lot still needs to be done throughout ALL religious organisations. >> They need reminding that they are certainly not above the law. >> >> >> Mervyn Maciel
