Sveriges Ekumeniska Kvinnoråd

Founded in 1959, Sveriges Ekumeniska Kvinnoråd is a non-profit association based in Bromma, Sweden working on gender equality, religion & faith, peace & conflict +1 more.

Sveriges Ekumeniska Kvinnoråd (SEK) is a non-profit ecumenical women's organisation in Sweden, formed in 1959 and rooted in the Christian women's movement since 1935. It works for gender equality, especially within churches and denominations, in Sweden and internationally. Its activities include organising seminars and discussion evenings, publishing the magazine ELSA, running digital discussion circles, and taking responsibility for World Day of Prayer in Sweden, where collections fund vocational training scholarships for young women in developing countries. SEK also works on peace and justice and contributes to public debate from a Christian gender-equality perspective. It is a membership organisation open to individuals, and Christian organisations, congregations and faith communities can join as support members. SEK has no permanent office; its chair can be contacted by email. It is a member of the Ecumenical Forum of European Christian Women and cooperates with Operation 1325 and Sveriges Kristna Råd.