Women's Rights

Status of Native American Women

From income to poverty to health, many social justice issues face Native American women in the United States.  

Case Studies on Women Refugees

Women who seek asylum in the U.S. have particular difficulties as refugees. This fact sheet describes their situation and includes several case studies.

Mothers at Risk and in Need

Compared to other developed countries, the U.S. lags behind in providing assistance to mothers in terms of child care, maternity leave, or financial support for poor families.

Women's Rights: The Facts

While women's lives have improved enormously, especially in the West, women still make up 70 percent of the world's poorest people. Use this 3-page fact sheet to help explore the situation of women...
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Violence against Women

This unit on Violence against Women promotes the elimination of violence against women and includes a fact sheet, case studies, discussion questions, prayers and reflections.

Prayer for International Women's Day

Prayer Service on Violence Against Women

This four-page resource provides suggestions for prayer setting, music, and ritual to pray for all victims of violence and to end the conditions that lead or contribute to violence.  The Prayer...
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Fact Sheet & Handout

Women and the Prison System

This three-page resource provides an introduction to the topic of women and the prison system, a case study, discussion questions, and a prayer.  
Prayer

Who Am I? A Prayer for all Women

Prayer

Prayer for Women Everywhere

This prayer recalls the female leaders in Scripture and asks them to guide all women to find strength in each other to build a world of justice and peace.  
Activity

Women of Faith - Sr. Maria Riley, OP: Global Leadership for Women

Maria Riley, OP, an Adrian Dominican, is recognized around the world for her leadership in the global women's movement and her work for justice for all women, their families and their communities.
Activity

Women of Color, Women of Faith

This resource celebrates the lives and achievements of Dr. Diana L. Hayes, Sr. Maria Luisa Vera, RSM, and Sr. Kateri Mitchell, SSA.