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Speaking out on violence against women and girls in Chad Chadian women's rights defenders raise issues at CEDAW briefing
Iraq: Protecting women’s rights, reforming law (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has addressed the UN Human Rights Council highlighting key women's rights issues during the council's s
Attacks on historic Christian town highlight need for protection of religious communities “Respect for religious freedom, protection of civilian populations,” is essential
Making climate funding fair for everyone Faith-based and indigenous insights reshape climate finance for loss and damage
Economies must prioritize people over profits UN Conference on Financing for Development concludes with a call for urgent action to reform unjust global economy
