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Tanzania: faith leaders highlight rights of people living with disabilities 16 Days: ELCT supports conference to strengthen role of religious leaders in ending all gender-based violence
LAC: Member churches and World Service programs explore deeper collaboration New LWF guidelines offer possibilities for joint engagement in serving the most vulnerable people
Recognizing faith-based perspectives in protecting displaced persons Understanding the unique role and contribution of faith actors
Nepal: New mobile application helps local farmers innovate LWF supports rollout of modern technology for sustainable farming
Icelandic church strengthens commitment to immigrants, refugees General Synod adopts comprehensive new policy
16 Days: LWF steps up commitments to end gender-based violence Webinar highlights global advocacy and local action to empower women in Asia, Africa and Latin America
Church of Sweden apologizes for abuse of the Sámi People “An essential step forward on the long road of reconciliation”
Tanzanian church hosts regional gender justice resource hub Legacy of Madagascan theologian Hélène Ralivao continues through launch of research and resource development fund
France: Youth advocacy for a ‘shared Earth’ and care for creation LWF supports ‘Grand KIFF’ festival to affirm young people’s role in the church
Palestine: Women trust a woman judge to “understand them” Voices from the Communion: Judge Scarlet Bishara talks about her presence on the Lutheran Ecclesiastical Court
ZacTax Toolkit launched to help churches lobby for fair taxation Ecumenical organizations call for bold economic policies to end exploitation of people and planet
Burghardt: Grace, education, freedom to serve neighbor New general secretary spells out principles, priorities and challenges in first address to LWF Council
