Women’s group in Jordan advocates against early marriage and child labor
(LWI) – In the eyes of her family and community, Wafeh should feel happy: Her daughter has already received two offers for marriage. As a mother of five girls, the…
Young Reformers in the United States bring youth voices to congregations
(LWI) - Young Reformers in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) are working to let the voices of youth and young adults be heard in Lutheran…
LWF and UNHCR set up a new camp for people fleeing DRC
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) are jointly striving to carve a living area out of dense Angolan bush for…
Pastors Zelda Cossa and Rosa Rafael speak of new hope and dedication
MAPUTO, Mozambique/GENEVA, 30 June 2017 - Amid worldwide commemorations of 500 years of the Reformation, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mozambique (IELM) recently…
LWF gathers faith-based organizations at training around CEDAW session
(LWI) Delegates from around the world will this week explore strategies that lay and religious leaders and other civil society actors can use to increase the impact of…
LWF integrates students with disabilities into schools in the refugee camp.
Abdulbagi (17) wants to be a pilot when he finishes school, his friend Maliah (18) plans to train to be a driver. “For the big trucks,” he specifies. Abdulbagi is…
Faith-based organizations affirm greater engagement in fighting for women’s rights
(LWI) - Advocacy for women’s rights and the fight against gender-based violence is not only a concern for women but crucial for the whole of humanity and…
Annual training helps to bring local concerns to the global arena
(LWI) – Testimonies by human rights’ defenders are an important component of an annual advocacy training on women’s human rights, organized by faith-based organizations (…