CEDAW WORKSHOP AND BISHOP'S VISIT

3RD. OCTOBER 2010 CEDAW WORKSHOP AND BISHOP'S VISIT.
Yesterday was indeed a crumb of history for us! We had our Workshop and twenty-two persons came. These included twelve Americans, mostly from the Peace Corps. A few had travelled up to seven hours, from as far away as Saranda and Lushnja, to get here. Ten other people, all of whom understood English joined us. These included the staff person at the Domestic Violance Unit and also the lawyer, who told us of the good work done in relation to the woman we referred to the Unit. This lawyer will continue with the work for trafficked women that she has in hand. We plan to cooperate with her if the opportunity arises. Our objective of awareness-raising was achieved and new contacts made too. Following a lively discussion, we all enjoyed a tasty Buffet! Today, a number of emails have come expressing appreciation for the afternoon.

Our Bishop came for Mass today. When he had finished, the people spoke up and asked what of his promise that there would be Mass every Sunday? We were not clear how the discussion ended but it seemed peacefully! Later, he called here and brought Charlie to interpret. He wanted to know if any progress had been made in relation to building in Pogradec. Amira and I were here and we suggested he discuss this with Sr. Daniela later in the month. As he left we extended greetings for the feast of St. Francis tomorrow as he is a Franciscan.

Have a good week!