Women theologians from different religious traditions are propelling a questioning of patriarchal traditions but political and social tensions still surround gender and sexuality in many settings, with a focus on reproductive health and peace building.  New light and challenges have emerged during COVID-19 emergencies, exemplified in rising levels of domestic violence and varying religious responses to it. The central question that the forum addresses are how gender issues might offer a common ground for their dialogue and how scholarship on rights can produce effective actions to tackle the issue.