Ecumenical Women believes that justice is at the core of our faith. Being rooted in different Christian traditions sets us apart from other coalitions and non-profits working for gender equality. We seek to be a strong Christian voice speaking for the advancement of women in the world, simultaneously working against the structures of gender discrimination while also working against and naming the prejudices that exist within our own faith institutions.  EW is a coalition seeking to have one foot in the “church” and one in the “world,” constantly straddling the borders between advocacy and theology.

To help women and men working for gender equality, Ecumenical Women wants to provide recources that can easily be used in different contexts inside and outside the church.

  • Worship and Liturgy liturgies, prayers, litanies, bible studies, and academic articles  that one may use within their own worship services, which honor and uphold gender equality, social justice, and peace as a part of God’s world.
  • Background Papers- read theological and academic articles and researches on topics relating to faith, feminism and human rights.
  • Toolkits – guides to conduct classes, seminars etc.

Beijing Platform for Action

A landmark human rights declaration calling for an improvement in the status of women and girls.

Partners for Change: Ecumenical Women Statement to CSW 54

Faith-Based Response to the Review of the Beijing Platform for Action

Country Reports

Find your country and evaluate its progress on women’s rights.

Ecumenical Women Advocacy Guide

The resource prepares delegates from faith-based non-governmental organizations for effective action at the annual United Nations meeting.

Ecumenical Women Beijing Platform Devotional Guide

This guide offers 16 different devotionals, reflecting each of the 12 areas of the Beijing Platform for Action and the four major sections of Ecumenical Women’s advocacy statement.  It is designed to help ground our advocacy in our faith and the Bible.