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Image A group of women participants at MLCâs jubilee. Photo: MLC Precious in God’s Eyes 16 days of activism to overcome gender based violence (LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is encouraging church leaders to speak up publicly against gender-based violence. Joining the…
Image In an interview marking the 16 Days of advocacy against Gender-Based Violence Rev. Dr Faith Kokubelwa Lugazia called on churches to work and pray together for justice in the world. Photo: LWF Knowing Who We Are Key to Ending Gender-Based Violence Rev. Dr Faith Kokubelwa Lugazia on the 16 days of activism to overcome Gender-Based Violence Tanzanian theologian Rev. Dr Faith Kokubelwa Lugazia says churches that remain silent in the face of gender injustice are renouncing their…
Image Rev. Judith VanOsdol, LWF program executive for Gender Justice and Women's Empowerment. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay LWF’s invitation to “Walk our Talk” and end violence against women and girls Program executive Rev. Judith VanOsdol talks about 16-days campaign and gender justice (LWI) - This year’s global campaign to end violence against women and girls is an opportunity for the Lutheran communion “to renew and reaffirm our…
Image Survivors of sexual violence in conflict take part in a three-day training program in Geneva and call for action to end impunity, stigma and silence surrounding such crimes. Photo: LWF/L. Gillabert Breaking the silence about sexual violence Survivors of rape bring message of resilience and prevention to Geneva film screening event (LWI) - SEMA is a Swahili word meaning ‘speak out’. It is also the name chosen by an international movement of survivors of rape and sexual…
