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Image Participants at a women's march in Oakland in 2019. Photo: Thomas Hawk (CC-BY-NC) 16 Days: ‘Missing and Murdered’ victims of femicide Webinars hear how faith-based organizations must step up action to change cultures and stop gender-based violence (LWI) - The dramatic plight of women and girls who end up ‘Missing and Murdered’ was under the spotlight during two webinars…
Image Isaiah Toroitich, Head of Global Advocacy leads the LWF Action for Justice that is the focal point for advocacy on Human Rights. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay Human Rights: Our foundational commitment "Our call is to ensure that the human rights of everyone is fulfilled” says Isaiah Toroitich, LWF Head of Global Advocacy (LWI) - Every year on December 10 the world celebrates Human Rights Day. Working for a justice is a foundational…
Image Rev. Dr Jeannette Ada Maina, LWF vice president for Africa. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert 16 Days: theologies of anger, resistance and hope Lutheran, Catholic and Methodist women discuss black, decolonizing and feminist theologies for gender justice (LWI) - Gender justice activists from different parts of the Christian world met together on 8 December to discuss ways of…
Image Members of the Middle East Council of Churchesâ commission, including Fr Gaby Hachem (first on left) and Dr Souraya Bechealany (third from right), who drew up the resources for Christian Unity Week. Photo: MECC Christian Unity Week: following the light from the East The Middle East Council of Churches offers reflections on the journey of the Magi for ecumenical Week of Prayer (LWI) - A message of hope amid challenges facing churches throughout the Middle East is at the heart of this year’s…
Image Bishop Brian Farrell, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert Bishop Farrell: ‘Synodality’ and the search for Christian unity During the Week of Prayer, the Secretary of the Pontifical Council shares hopes for progress in ecumenical relations (LWI) - As Christians come together to mark the annual ecumenical Week of Prayer, the Secretary of the…
Image Eva Christina Nilsson, director of LWFâs Department for Theology, Mission and Justice. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay From Swedish countryside to global church coordination Head of LWF’s Department for Theology, Mission and Justice reflects on a career in international development (LWI) - Growing up on a farm in the southern Swedish countryside seems a far cry from the high-flying career in international…
Image During the weeks of Vesper Church it is very busy in Stuttgart's St. Leonhardâs Church. Photo: ELK-WUE/Monika Johna Building inclusive societies with universal social protection Ecumenical consultation explores role of churches in strengthening social contract between governments and citizens (LWI) - The COVID-19 pandemic “has clearly revealed the need for social protection for all people. It therefore challenges…
Image Christians gather to pray for justice and peace in Ukraine during ecumenical Ash Wednesday service. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert A pall of ashes covers Ukraine: Christians join prayer for peace Online ecumenical service on Ash Wednesday features testimonies from Ukrainian towns and cities under attack (LWI) - On Ash Wednesday, 2 March, Christians from around the globe joined in a powerful prayer service of lament and…
Image Hungarian volunteers assisting Ukrainian refugees. Photo: Elekes Andor (CC-BY-SA) Ukraine: Lutheran churches in neighboring countries provide shelter and support A wave of solidarity for victims of war (LWI) – An unprecedented wave of prayer, solidarity, and help has swept across Europe and the world during the week since the beginning of the Russian invasion into Ukraine on 24 February.…
Image Rev. Dr Wanda Deifelt, feminist theology professor at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Photo: Luther College Feminist theology for a just and inclusive church Rev. Dr Wanda Deifelt shares her journey from Brazilian village to pioneering professor and theological advisor (LWI) - When Wanda Deifelt was riding the bus to school from her country village in southern Brazil, she never dreamed that…
