Today, Thursday 8 March, is International Women’s Day, the day globally when women are recognised for their achievements irrespective of ethnic, linguistic, cultural, political or economic divisions. The tag line this year is “press for progress” which echoes the theme of the annual Diakonia Good Friday Service: Do not Fear Stand Firm! A battle-cry to mobilise people around the many social justice issues including standing firm on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality.
The annual Diakonia Council of Churches Good Friday Service will take place at dawn at the Durban Exhibition Centre: 5:15am Friday 30 March – entrance is free and all are welcome. The sermon will be delivered by Revd Thulani Ndlazi – the Synod Secretary of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa
Diakonia Council of Churches envision a world where women are seen as equals in all facets of life. Their Thursdays in Black campaign is a participative project spearheaded by the Diakonia Council of Churches to encourage women and men to wear black every Thursday to create ongoing awareness about the international injustices against voiceless women.
