This conversation sheds light on a reality often overlooked in religious life: the weight of anxiety, depression, fear, and loneliness carried by many members of our communities.
Safeguarding also means recognizing mental health as an urgent pastoral priority—one that requires structures, protocols, therapeutic support, and systems that allow religious to seek help without stigma.

True obedience is born from dialogue, not imposition.
And communities that embrace honest conversations become places where mission can be lived with freedom, dignity, and joy.
A reminder that continues to matter long after the event.

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In the sixth episode of Inside Safeguarding, we sit down with Sr Linah Siabana, a religious sister deeply engaged in safeguarding formation across Africa and a speaker at the recent Building Communities that Safeguard Dignity conference.


In this conversation, Sr Siabana reflects on the realities she encounters in her safeguarding work, the importance of formation within religious life, and the practical steps communities can take to build environments where trust and protection can take root. She also shares her experience of the conference and her hopes for strengthening collaboration across regions and congregations.


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Safeguarding begins at home—in our communities, in the way we relate, and in the spaces where we dare to speak honestly.
This interview reminds us that community life is not just a place where we “live,” but a mission in itself: a space for prevention, for healing, and for confronting the myths that harm survivors and distort our understanding of abuse.

True protection grows where human relationships are dignified, supportive, and rooted in mature formation.
A message that remains essential long after the workshop has ended.

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During the workshop, participants shared what safeguarding truly means within religious life: trust, safety, dignity, listening, and giving a voice to those on the margins.
Their reflections reveal a common desire—to bring every person from the edges back into the center through respect, fraternity, and compassionate community living.

Safeguarding is not just a policy; it is a way of relating, accompanying, and honoring the image of God in every person.
A collective message that continues to inspire beyond the event.

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When spiritual authority is used to control, silence, or harm, something sacred is broken.
On Day 3 of the International Workshop on Religious Life: Building Communities that Safeguard Dignity, we heard a clear and necessary call:

🌑 Break the culture of silence
✨ Restore the dignity of every person
🤝 Transform our structures, language, and community life toward responsibility and transparency
🕊️ Protect the treasure of consecrated life with truth and humility

This path demands conversion, listening, and courage.
The invitation is unmistakable: keep moving forward and build communities that protect.

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Day II of the Building Communities that Safeguard Dignity workshop drew to a close with a strong sense of purpose. Participants from across the region shared insights and explored concrete ways to strengthen safeguarding in their communities. The exchange of ideas was rich and constructive, marking another step towards a culture rooted in dignity and protection.