Women's Rights

Prayer Service

Ending Gender-based Violence: A Long Way to Go

As we commemorate the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women this month, this prayer service reminds us of the painful realities faced by so many women every day and...

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God’s Mercy Has Entered the Heart: Pope Francis’s Homily in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico

This reflection is based on the words of Pope Francis’s Homily in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico on February 17, 2016. The message of his homily was how mercy can transform our lives and the lives of those...

Film Discussion Guide

He Named Me Malala

This film discussion guide highlights the life of Malala Yousafzai and her global work for girls' education.

Prayer

Prayer for Girls and Young Women

In celebration of the United Nations International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, this prayer remembers all of the young girls and women in our world who are not given the same opportunities as...

Prayer Service

Prayer Service for Mother’s Day

This two-page, ready-to-print prayer service focuses on celebrating the gifts that all mothers bring to the world. The scripture passage on the Visitation reveals Mary in touch with the world around...

Prayer

Prayer to End Violence Against Women

At a time when the news is filled with images and discussions about domestic violence, rape on college campuses, and the plight of young women in so many countries, let us pray for the end of such...

The Wisdom of Water

Sister Larraine Lauter offers a testimony of her experiences in Central America as co-founder of Water with Blessings. This reflection on the simple necessity and joy of Sister Water is accompanied...

Meditation: Water Women in Action

Water With Blessings' interactive slideshow, accompanied with music, invites us to journey with the mothers and missioners who bring clean water to God's thristy...

Women Refugees

On June 20th World Refugee Day, the global community gives special attention to the plight of refugees. This prayer calls for healing of women refugees from around the world who search for safety and...

Shining a Light: Threats to Human Rights of Women

The reality of violence against women is overwhelming, but as we celebrate Human Rights Day, there are signs of new hope.

Litany

Litany for Women of Justice and Peace

We remember all the women who have been able to give voice to the call for justice—and who do so today.

Prayer Service

Dating Violence Awareness

February is Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Our prayer service is supported with an expansive compilation of resources, a declaration of dating rights, and an exclusive EFJ interview...