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Thursdays in Black ambassadors convene to re-engage global activities

August 6, 2026 · 1 min read

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Thursdays in Black ambassadors met on 3 August, re-engaging their global network and reviewing a 12-month activity framework covering theological, advocacy, creative, and institutional themes.

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Ambassadors contributed ideas around social media strategy, storytelling, parallel campaigns, and the 16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence. The ambassadors also established a steering group for November–December programming.

From exhibiting the World Council of Churches (WCC) Waterfall of Solidarity and Resistance tapestry, to announcing Thursdays in Black at book fairs, to collaborating with each other, the ambassadors exchanged ideas and inspiration.

Thursdays in Black ambassadors play a vital role in increasing the impact of the collective call for a world without rape and violence. By standing together from many sectors and many countries, Thursdays in Black ambassadors convey solidarity against violence and injustice.

“ Unfortunately, gender-based violence is a problem everywhere in the world,” said…

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Десислава Костова

It is good that they are getting together again and planning concrete things for the 16 days against violence against women. I particularly liked the idea of displaying the 'Waterfall of Solidarity and Resistance' tapestry - it sounds like something that could really be seen and help talk about the subject. I hope they reach us here in Bulgaria.

Gabriela Stan

Yes, the "Waterfall of Solidarity and Resistance" tapestry idea seems the most concrete to me. Show something tangible, not just words. I hope they will see it in our parish as well, maybe at some small exhibition after the service.