Churches invited to join global week of prayer for overcoming racism, xenophobia, casteism, discrimination

[World Council of Churches] Churches worldwide are being invited to unite in prayer, reflection and action during the week of prayer for overcoming racism, xenophobia, casteism and all other forms of discrimination, taking place March 19–25.

Through worship resources, scripture reflections and intercessory prayers, the week offers congregations an opportunity to confront injustice and renew their commitment to the Christian vision of unity, dignity and justice for all people.

The week of prayer is closely connected to important international observances in March that highlight the ongoing global struggle against discrimination. This week came about due to the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21 and the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Also, March 1 is Zero Discrimination Day, which emerged in the context of HIV and AIDS but has since been embraced more broadly to spotlight discrimination faced by minorities based on work and descent.

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