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Image Men and women take part in discussions on gender justice at the Ohn Taw Gyi South camp for displaced Rohingyas near Sittwe, Rakhine State. Photo: LWF Myanmar/Phyo Aung Hein 16 Days: End violence against women & children Member Churches and Country Programs call for Awareness, Action, Accountability The 16 Days of Activism for ending Violence Against Women and Children is an…
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 LWF staff take part in house-to-house sensitization around gender-based violence in Kyangwali refugee settlement in western Uganda Photo: LWF/Uganda Shadow Pandemic: educate and legislate to end sexual violence Webinar showcases best practices by faith groups working together to end gender-based violence in Uganda (LWI) - To prevent violence against women and girls, we need “to tackle deep rooted cultural and religious beliefs” at community…
