International Women’s Day (IWD) is a holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women’s rights movement. IWD gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. Spurred by the universal female suffrage movement, IWD originated from labor movements in North America and Europe during the early 20th century.
Ecumenical news
- Pope Francis preparing for September visit to Indonesia, the country with the most Muslims
- Churches and synagogue in southern Russia attacked, leaving 20 dead
- Louisiana's Ten Commandments law raises new concerns over separation of church and state in the US
- Eight pilgrims killed in Zimbabwe bus fire
- Ecumenical Institute graduate ready to become 'faithful ambassador of God'