In a landmark initiative, the Women’s Ministries Department of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Japan has launched the nation’s first official Enditnow® Japan website, marking the Church’s formal participation in the global Enditnow® Day on August 25.
The newly developed platform offers a wide range of downloadable resources, including educational pamphlets, abuse-response flowcharts, and self-assessment tools, designed to equip local churches and individuals to take practical, faith-based action against abuse and violence.
This timely effort comes amid growing concerns in Japanese society, where incidents of harassment and abuse are on the rise across diverse settings, including workplaces, schools, caregiving environments, and even within homes. In response, the Japan Union Conference is taking decisive steps to break the silence and extend hope to those in need.
“Enditnow® Day is not just about raising awareness; it’s about initiating long-term transformation,” said Mie Morita, Women’s Ministries director of the Japan Union Conference. “Through this campaign, we aim to create safer communities and churches where the vulnerable can find refuge and support.” She added that in Japan, church members are encouraged to examine their own words and actions—in the home, at work, and within the Church—and strive to become more Christlike.
“This is why we are providing resources and spiritual encouragement rooted in Scripture, particularly Psalm 37:23: ‘The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way.’”
Enditnow® is a global initiative of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that unites members around the world in saying “No” to all forms of violence—against women, children, and men. It affirms the Church’s responsibility to take a firm stand against abuse and to uphold the dignity and worth of every human being.
“This is a much-needed initiative to bring hope and healing to victims,” said Raquel Arrais, Women’s Ministries Director of the Northern Asia-Pacific Division. “Enditnow is more than a campaign—it’s a call for each of us to be a voice for the voiceless, as Proverbs 31:8–9 commands us. I praise the Japan Union Conference for taking this concrete step toward healing.”
As the Church in Japan embraces this bold mission, it reflects the heart of the gospel—proclaiming a God of love and justice. By standing against violence, the Church not only seeks to restore broken lives but also to reveal the character of the One who calls His people to love, protect, and serve.