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LWF reaffirms commitment to human rights agenda As the Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 75, LWF recalls the legacy and renewed commitment of those working to uphold the inalienable rig
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16 Days: stepping up efforts to prevent GBV A recently published toolbox of resources for implementing gender justice in churches and society forms the centerpiece of a webinar marking the 16
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Lutheran church leaders join LWF 16 Days Campaign event UN representative underlines critical role of faith communities in the global fight against sexual and gender-based violence, and Lutheran church l
Call for youth-led interfaith harmony projects The LWF has opened applications for proposals of youth-led projects that can be carried out to coincide with World Interfaith Harmony Week in 2024.
West Africa: Joining hands in celebration of God’s grace As LWF member churches in Cameroon and the Central African Republic celebrate 100 years of work and witness to the gospel this year, their church l
LWF World Service launches new website LWF World Service has launched a new website to feature the humanitarian and development work of the LWF.
Applications open for gender justice scholarships in Africa Hélène Ralivao Fund offers “unique opportunity” for women and men in LWF member churches in Africa to pursue studies in theology, gender justice an
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