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“Stealing our future” – the struggle for tax justice Find out why LWF’s gender justice advocates are joining with partners to push for a United Nations tax convention that will address the problem of
Tackling poverty, transforming women’s lives On the opening day of the 68th Commission on the Status of Women, LWF delegates showcased successful work to support women's financial empowerment
LWF country programs celebrate International Women’s Day LWF country programs worldwide are celebrating International Women’s Day.
Commission on the Status of Women to focus on tackling poverty Representatives from LWF member churches and country programs around the globe are bringing grassroots experience and expertise to the 68th session
Ethiopia: Increasing awareness of gender just leadership in the church In Ethiopia’s Lutheran church, the number of women studying theology and leadership is growing.
Being credible witnesses in church and society What tasks and actions arise for the LWF member churches from the message and other results of the Thirteenth Assembly?
Peru: Focusing on social justice and calling for action given societal realities In this Voices from the Communion interview, the Pastor President of the Lutheran Church of Peru, Rev.
Celebrating 10 years of the LWF Gender Justice Policy LWF’s General Secretary Burghardt joins gender justice advocates to reflect on the theological foundations of the communion’s Gender Justice Policy
16 Days: Faith actors join forces in prevention and response to SGBV LWF Uganda showcases work to prevent, protect and respond to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence by building communities of
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
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
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