A Prayer for an End to Violence Against Women and Girls

Merciful God,

We lift before You all women and girls who suffer from violence,
those whose bodies and spirits have been wounded,
and those who live in fear, silence, or shame.

Surround them with Your healing love,
and give them courage to reclaim their lives.

We pray for justice and compassion - that hearts may turn from cruelty to kindness,
and that leaders, communities, and families will stand together to protect the vulnerable.

Teach us to speak out against abuse, to comfort those in pain, and to build a world where every woman and girl can live in safety, dignity, and peace.

Through Your grace, may love triumph over violence, and hope rise stronger than fear.

Amen.