The UN has estimated that 30 per cent of widows and orphans in sub-Saharan Africa experience illegal property seizure. Traditionally, a woman is not married to an individual but to the family, so when the husband dies, she is still the property of that family. Widows who challenge cultural norms and complain to humanitarian organisations risk ostracism.
SUNDAY 3
Give thanks for BMS World Mission’s partners, the Uganda Christian Lawyers’ Fraternity (UCLF) and the Mozambican Association of Christian Lawyers (AMAC), as they empower women through their justice programmes.
MONDAY 4
Pray for Jolly Atimango, a BMS-supported worker serving with UCLF in Uganda. As part of her role, she raises legal awareness and protects the land rights of women, girls and the elderly in Acholi sub-region.
TUESDAY 5
According to the UN, 259 million fewer women have access to the internet than men, even though they account for nearly half the world’s population. Pray for opportunities for BMS partners to facilitate access to technology for women and girls, including using computers, connecting to the internet and accessing smartphones.
WEDNESDAY 6
Pray for BMS worker Jane Edwards as she supports AMAC in Mozambique. Pray too for courage for lawyers to influence policy makers to implement just and equitable land laws.
THURSDAY 7
Pray that upcoming gender training with BMS personnel and partners will result in increased commitment to gender equality. Pray also that the BMS partners will be able to access online training.
FRIDAY 8
Pray for God’s wisdom and knowledge for the Gender Justice Co-ordinator as she works towards securing justice and equality and ending discrimination against women.
SATURDAY 9
Praise God for male gender champions committed to advancing gender equality in the workplace. Pray that men and women will continue working together as allies and agents of change.
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