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Empowering faith leaders for advocacy in Africa A workshop in Tanzania provides information and tools for effective advocacy in gender and climate justice
New youth initiative connects faith and civic action ‘Theology, Human Rights, and Democracy’ workshop builds on momentum to lead change
Council meets to begin looking toward next Assembly LWF Council members will gather near Geneva from 11 to 15 June to review roadmap and timeline for Augsburg Assembly
Ethiopia: from public healthcare to peacebuilding and advocacy for women and girls Ayantu Abdissa from Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, studying peacebuilding and conflict resolution
Ukraine: creating spaces for healing and restoring hope LWF and local partners continue support for war affected communities