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Ethiopia: LWF solidarity with victims of violence In wake of attacks, General Secretary Burghardt says churches are sacred spaces that must be honored and protected
Palestine: Gender equality is a core part of our faith In this Voices from the Communion, Ranan Issa from Jerusalem talks about her work to strengthen women’s rights
LUCSA: Strengthening leadership for a transformative church Bishops Conference strengthens collaboration
CSW: Countering the pushback on women's rights Launch of new publication featuring advocates who attended Beijing Conference and those who continue their work today
Former LWF General Secretary Junge receives St Erik award Church of Sweden honors Martin Junge’s leadership in ecumenical relations, gender justice and church engagement in public space
Ethiopia: 25 years of women’s ordination EECMY Celebrates the 25th anniversary of women’s ordination to pastoral ministry
30 years on: Beijing Conference on women’s rights Commission on the Status of Women will review three decades of implementing roadmap for women’s empowerment
Slovenia: Witnessing to the gospel, serving society General Secretary concludes visit to Slovenia, meets local congregations and government officials
Burghardt: Lent as a time of caring for one another In an Ash Wednesday letter, LWF’s General Secretary invites Lutherans to practice fasting through compassion and service
Strengthening faith and community: General Secretary visits Slovenia First day of visit includes vibrant worship, music and meetings with pastors and youth
