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Shaping new narratives of inclusion and equality Lutheran gender justice advocates at CSW65 call on churches to step up action to empower women and girls
Gender-just lens needed for COVID-19 recovery LWF delegation to bring local faith perspectives to UN’s Commission on the Status of Women
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for protection of children in South Sudan Systemic failures and human rights violations must be addressed
Breaking barriers: LWF women in leadership International Women’s Day webinar explores successes and obstacles for past, present and future generations
LWF calls for recognition of human right to safe, clean, sustainable environment Three statements on climate justice presented at 46th Session of Human Rights Council
Strengthening advocacy in LWF member churches through exchange and collaboration Forums focusing on climate justice and interfaith relations and peacebuilding established
Trade must serve to “overcome inequalities” LWF president sends congratulations to Okonjo-Iweala, first woman and first African to head World Trade Organization
COVID-19: Until all are safe, no one is safe LWF General Secretary calls on G7 leaders to ensure vaccine equity
A ‘kairos’ moment to empower women and men Third ‘Transformative Masculinities’ webinar calls for repentance and the building of positive partnerships
Churches offer “witness of hope and compassion” LWF leaders send message of thanks, support and theological reflection to mark the start of Lent
Faith groups raise voices of refugees and asylum seekers Swedish sister joins Mexican priest and Croatian rights activist calling for need to change refugee narratives
Young reformers build networks that keep churches connected LWF LAC and North America youth reflect on their role in strengthening the church