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
- World Council of Churches moves offices to new Ecumenical Centre in Kyoto
- Christian group calls for release of people arrested in Cuban protests 3 years ago
- Church in Holy Land condemns attack on Gaza school
- World churches body denounces Russian missile strikes on civilians and hospitals in Ukraine
- Religion and spirituality low in East Asian societies, but ritual is stronger: Survey