Today, March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day, an occasion to recognize the contribution of women to building more just societies and, at the same time, to reflect on the challenges that still persist in terms of equality and rights, while renewing our collective commitment to a future of dignity and justice for all.
The history of Pax Christi International has been profoundly shaped by the commitment of women from all over the world to the cause of nonviolence. Beginning with Marthe Dortel-Claudot, co-founder of the Movement in the aftermath of the Second World War, many women have contributed decisively to shaping the path of the organization. With courage and perseverance, they have promoted processes of dialogue and reconciliation, carrying forward an unwavering commitment to peace.
Today, therefore, we want to celebrate some of the women who, from every part of the world, continue to offer an tireless contribution to the work of Pax Christi International by sharing their commitment and experiences. To each of them goes our deep gratitude for witnessing through their lives the concrete practice of peacebuilding.
Superior presentation. Thanks for this.
I rejoice and thznk God for these great women and especially for my sister Teresia,Wamuyu CJ whose work I pray for and,follow with great joy.
We never needed your dedication to your mission of peace so much as right now in our world
May Hod continue to bless you all abundantly. I am your companion in prayer
I am proud to be part of this International Pax Christi Peace movement and mamber of Pax Christi Flanders.
And happy that our movement i stil encouraging so many people around the world!
Love seeing this. And it sparks the memory of so many other women within the PCI network working for peace with justice: Alice Kooij Martinez, Judy Coode, Elisabeth-Kanini Kimau, Claudette Werleigh, Jo Clarke, Magda de Jonghe, Martha Okumu, Rania Murra, and so many others…