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WHAT WE ARE:

• A society proceeding by the spiritual discipline of initiation whose origins are lost in the mists of time.

• An international association without distinction of religion, race, colour or language, which practises Brotherly love without any form of discrimination.

• A group of lodges ruled by the principles of mutual toleration, mutual respect and absolute freedom of conscience, accepting no limit to the quest for Truth and Justice.

WHAT WE ARE NOT:

• A club of any sort

• A group therapy

• A sectarian or dogmatic society

• A political or commercial organisation.

OUR GOALS:

• To lead women to a better understanding of themselves and thus to acceptation of their own intrinsic value, and to accompany them through the various levels of initiation towards lucid self-awareness, better understanding of others and spiritual well-being.

• To assist women to participate in the construction of a responsible, free and humane society, without utopianism, but taking into account the realities of the world, and the inherent weaknesses of mankind.

General Principles

Freemasonry is a universal order, based on initiation and tradition. It is philanthropist and philosophical, progressive and evolutive. Its aims are the search for Truth, the study of Morals and Ethics, and the practice of Solidarity.

Freemasonry works towards moral improvement and the respect of Ethics. It aims at the intellectual, social and spiritual perfection of humankind. It is dedicated to the study of symbolism.

The basic principles of Freemasonry are toleration, respect for others and for oneself, total freedom of conscience. It sets no limit to the constant search for Truth and Justice.

Considering that metaphysical concepts belong exclusively to the individual appreciation of its members, it rejects all dogma.

It is the duty of Freemasonry to extend to all mankind those fraternal links which unite Freemasons in all different parts of the globe.

It recommends that its members set an example in word and in deed, while respecting the secrets of masonry.

It is the duty of all Freemasons to help, enlighten and protect their fellow-beings in all circumstances, and to defend them against any injustice.

Freemasons venerate work. They are subject to the legislation of the country where they may meet freely with their Sisters or their Brethren. Freemasons are free women, guided only by their conscience.