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Image Rakotondramiadana Holiharifetra, gender justice coordinator for the Malagasy Lutheran Church. Photo: LWF/P. Hitchen Madagascar: creating equal opportunities for women In this Voices from the Communion, Rakotondramiadana Holiharifetra reflects on the long journey to gender equality in her country
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 The LWF held a memorial service for Malagasy Lutheran Church female theologian Hélène Ralivao, in Genevaâs Ecumenical Center chapel. Photo: Gustav Steensland/VID Malagasy church mourns loss of pioneer for women’s rights and dignity Lutheran communion pays tribute to theologian Hélène Ralivao (LWI) - Lutheran churches around the globe are mourning the loss of one of Madagascar’s leading theologians and gender justice advocates, Ms Hélène Ralivao, who was murdered…
Image Rev. Dr Denis Rakotozafy, President, Malagasy Lutheran Church. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson Madagascar: Self-sustainability is key for a growing church Voices from the Communion: Rev. Dr Denis Rakotozafy, President, Malagasy Lutheran Church (LWI) – It is slightly over one year since Rev. Dr Denis Rakotozafy assumed office as President of the…