On International Women’s Day, LWF Country Programs highlight women’s economic empowerment and raise awareness about gender-based violence. Read more: lutheranworld.org/news/lwf-count… LWF Jordan LWF Uganda LWF Kenya-Somalia

Susan Whiting, National Women's History Museum Board chair—and relative of Susan B. Anthony—joins Michele Jones Galvin and MLDwrites (descendants of Harriet Tubman and Ida B. Wells, respectively) in this powerful story from CBS Mornings. cbsnews.com/news/descendan… #WomensHistoryMonth

"Women working full time, year-round earn 84 cents for every dollar men make, inching up from 83.7 cents last year, according to the latest numbers from the Census Bureau...For women of color, the pay gap is even bigger." npr.org/2024/03/12/123… #EqualPayDay

Today is AANHPI Equal Pay Day – marking how far into the year Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander women must work to catch up to what white, non-Hispanic men were paid in 2023.

📢 Everyone can play a role in working to prevent pregnancy-related deaths and improving maternal health outcomes for all. During #BMHW24, learn what you can do to support #BlackMamas: cdc.gov/healthequity/f…

FINALLY! Today, after years of pressure from students and advocates, the Biden administration finalized updates to the Title IX rule.

Today is Thursday. Are you wearing black? Consider joining the international #ThursdaysInBlack movement resisting attitudes and practices that permit rape and violence by wearing your favourite piece of black attire.

Mental health is key to maternal well-being, yet Black birthing people face challenges accessing quality perinatal care. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth & #NationalWomensHealthWeek, let's change that! Read: "Black Maternal Mental Health Factsheet" bit.ly/mhfacts

Inspired by LWF's training on theology, leadership and gender justice, a Rwandese youth and a South African pastor are changing mindsets in their churches and communities. Read more lutheranworld.org/news/new-skill… #GenderJustice #Leadership #LWFChurches #Theology #Rwanda #SouthAfrica

sojo.net/node/235158/vv… via @sojourners daily Verse & Voice

Pioneering pastor Rev. Dr Elfriede Dörr reflects on the journey of learning “how to stand as a child of God in the world and to follow your calling” #GenderJustice LWF Action for Justice #MemberChurches lutheranworld.org/news/romania-c…

Today is #WomensEqualityDay 💜 The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) will continue to highlight the critical issue of gender inequality and its role in perpetuating domestic violence. You are not alone. #EndDomesticViolence #EqualityForAll #HealthyRelationships

24 09 09 Monday Medley bit.ly/47rI2Oo

#16Days against gender based violence is a time to reflect, speak and act for the safety and dignity of all. Here are examples from World YWCA @Lutherans @Peacemakersnetwork led by Thursdays in Black Ambassadors. This #16Days, what will you do? oikoumene.org/news/how-will-…

🕊️ Webinar reminder. Join us for "Toward Love and Justice in Reproductive Health "🩺💞 🗓️ Date: 5 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 15:00 CET 📢 Don't miss it! Register now: oikoumene.org/events/webinar… #FaithInAction #ReproductiveJustice #LoveAndJustice

The intersection of #theology and #HumanRights discourse was crucial during the drafting of the LWF #GenderJustice Policy over a decade ago. It remains at the heart of the work to take forward that legacy today lutheranworld.org/news/gender-ju…

How can you take action during the #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence? Use these resources to prevent and address sexual boundary violations in your synod!

Over a decade on from the launch of LWF’s Gender Justice Policy, participants in a three-day consultation reaffirm the importance of keeping their advocacy work rooted in the liberating message of Lutheran theology. #GenderJustice #LutheranWorld lutheranworld.org/news/gender-ju…

Webinar debuts new publication, “Love, Justice, and Reproductive Health: A Framework for Churches”. Read the publication here: oikoumene.org/resources/publ… Learn more: oikoumene.org/news/webinar-d…