A former house servant becomes an advocate against bonded labor
(LWI) It was a foggy November morning in Kailali district, western Nepal, when Basanti Chaudhary (32) received a phone call. Her brother-in-law told her that she had won the…
The Namibian churches and the LWF played a vital role during Namibia’s struggle for independence. Under South African rule, the policy was to divide people along racial and tribal lines. The churches were virtually the only organizations that…
Women’s Pre-Assembly message to the Twelfth Assembly
Freedom from violence and the full participation of women in church and society were the key themes of the message from the Women’s Pre-Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF…
The ACT Alliance, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the World Council of Churches (WCC), call for a prioritization of climate justice as US President Donald Trump issues executive order withdrawing the US from the Paris Climate Agreement.…
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…
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…
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 (…