According to UNICEF, the annual number of girls married in childhood stands at 12 million. Child marriage violates the basic rights of girls and women, putting them at significant risk of abuse and violence. BMS World Mission addresses gender inequalities in the areas of child protection and education, and challenges unjust cultural and religious norms.
SUNDAY 24
Pray for Justice Livelihoods Health (JLH), BMS’ partner in Uganda, working with adolescent girls and boys in schools and training religious and cultural leaders to end child marriages in communities.
MONDAY 25
Pray for Human Development and Community Services (HDCS), BMS’ partner in Nepal, as they support children with learning difficulties to attend school and help girls with disabilities to gain life-changing skills.
TUESDAY 26
Pray for the Baptist Church Trust Association (BCTA), BMS’ partner in India, as they provide literacy classes for marginalised women and teach them skills to start small businesses and earn an income.
WEDNESDAY 27
Pray that victims of violence will report cases and receive fair hearings in courts of law. Pray that they will receive emotional, psychological and physical healing from the trauma of abuse.
THURSDAY 28
Pray that BMS’ partners providing legal aid in Uganda and Mozambique will be a refuge for victims of violence, and that together we can stand against gender-based violence.
FRIDAY 29
Pray for courage for our Gender Justice Coordinator, Annet Ttendo Miller, as she pursues justice and gender equality, and lives out the calling she has been given to do this work.
SATURDAY 30
Pray for the global Church to be aware of the importance of safeguarding children and adults. Pray that churches will promote godly family and marriage values within their communities.
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