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Thankfully, The Salvation Army is no stranger to elevating women in leadership and boldly defending women\u2019s rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This commitment dates back to The Salvation Army\u2019s inception in 1865, with founders William and Catherine Booth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI insist on woman&#8217;s equality. Every officer and soldier should hold to it that woman is as important, as valuable, as capable, and as necessary to the progress and the happiness of the world as man.\u201d \u2013 William Booth, 1908<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Catherine Booth was not only the co-founder of this radical movement, but also a respected preacher and writer who was known for her work in social reform and for fighting for women\u2019s rights. From the beginning, women were commissioned as officers, preaching, planting churches, leading social ministries, and shaping the Army\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the last 160 years, The Salvation Army has valued women\u2019s leadership while also continuing to work toward gender equality and what that means in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham holds the international leadership position of World President of Women\u2019s Ministries, a role that equips and empowers women across the 130+ countries where The Salvation Army serves. Her leadership guides and encourages other women leaders to engage with their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cTogether, may we be bold in speaking out with wisdom and grace, and may we be courageous in our pursuit of justice.\u201d \u2013 Commissioner Buckingham, 2024<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>As we celebrate International Women\u2019s Day, we look ahead with hope, inspired by the generations of women before us who have helped shape The Salvation Army\u2019s movement, and those who will continue to lead it into the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>We look forward to welcoming Commissioner Buckingham and General Lyndon Buckingham to St. John\u2019s, N.L. this April during their Territorial Tour. 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