Pope Francis Advocates for Women's Dignity and Rights Worldwide

"In many parts of the world, women are treated as the first disposable material," Pope Francis released the text this afternoon with the intention of prayer for the month of April through the World Prayer Network on the theme "For the role of women: We pray that their dignity and wealth are recognized in every culture, and that the discriminations they are victims of in various parts of the world cease." The message never lists the countries where women fight even just to not wear the veil, such as in Iran, or also to not be forced into marrying as children according to the horrible practice of marriages arranged by family members. In Gambia, the law changes again, allowing the sexual mutilation of girls "for their purity" to be permitted again. There are countries where women are prohibited from accessing aid to start a business or go to school. In addition, in these places, they are subject to laws that force them to dress in a certain way. And in many countries, genital mutilations are still practiced today. Let's not deprive women of their voice. Let's not deprive all these women victims of abuse of their voice. They are exploited, they are marginalized," reads the Pope in the video. Afghanistan, schools banned for girls over 10 years old. The UN: "Gender apartheid." Francis also asks to give substance to the words about equal dignity. "In words, we all agree, but in practice, this does not happen. It is necessary for governments to commit to eliminating discriminatory laws, everywhere in the world, and to work so that the human rights of women are guaranteed. Let's respect women. Let's respect them in their dignity, in their fundamental rights. If we do not, our society will not move forward." The Court of Justice of the EU: asylum should be granted to foreign women at risk of sexual or family violence.