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What We Do We work with member churches, country programs and partner organizations to promote justice, peace, reconciliation and dignity for individuals and communities.
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Get Involved We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition on a common journey of renewal We strive to put our faith into action within and beyond the communion, and seek God’s Word and Spirit to guide us
16 Days: United in the fight against digital violence Churches reflect on urgent need for men and boys to be allies in the work to end online and offline gender-based violence
Lutherans in Southern Africa join action to end gender-based violence LUCSA Executive Secretary shares her survivor story as South Africa declares a ‘national disaster’
16 Days: Communities must be part of the solution in combatting digital violence Webinar explores ways of responding to online abuse, threats, harassment and exclusion of women and girls
16 hours of prayer to support 16 Days campaign LWF Youth lead global weekend prayer vigil advocating for action to prevent digital violence and promote online safety
16 Days of action to end all forms of digital violence ‘End digital violence against women and girls’ is the theme of this year’s 16 Days of Activism campaign
Namibia: Weaving wisdom into diaconal action across Africa A four-day workshop in northern Namibia equips women with skills to provide transformative leadership and service
Nepal church ordains first two women for ministry Nepal Evangelical Lutheran church marks a milestone for gender justice and women in leadership
India: Ordained to serve, empowered to lead Gossner Evangelical Lutheran Church, with 52 ordained women pastors, celebrates a quarter of a century of women’s ordination
Women preachers inspired by Reformation pioneers ‘Voices from the pulpit’ webinar highlights foremothers who paved the way for today’s gender justice movement
Tools to advance gender justice and equality LWF and partners host annual training for community advocates of women’s human rights
Churches bring ‘voice of hope’ to human rights agenda LWF member churches share success stories in engagement with UN to advance work of gender justice in their countries
LWF launches new study on gender justice Celebrating best practices, highlighting areas of improvement
