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Signs of hope amid challenging times Leadership Conference in Latin America opens with context analysis and insights from member churches
Faith-based organizations launch publication on women’s human rights LWF General Secretary Junge affirms partnerships that influence the local reality
Southern Africa youth resolve to address climate change and gender-based violence LUCSA youth discuss LWF’s priorities for youth
Norway’s presiding bishop shares hopes and challenges Reaching out to all age groups and making faith relevant are defining priorities for this ‘vivid and vital’ church
Mexican church marks 10 years of women’s ordination Equal participation in other areas of church life has grown
Deepening communion, strengthening churches, encouraging people GNC/LWF scholarship holders grateful for widened horizons
Human Rights Council: Concern for conflict-affected populations and people with albinism LWF’s intervention at 40th session of UN Human Rights Council
Wittenberg: A Lutheran perspective on translating the Bible Interview with Rev. Dr Hoyce Jacob Lyimo-Mbowe
UN side event highlights churches’ successes in furthering Sustainable Development Goals A parallel event at UN Commission on the Status of Women highlights work of the ecumenical “Waking the Giant” initiative
Advocating for women’s access to social protection Calling for stronger partnerships with governments to guarantee women’s rights
Nepal: Woman leader Damai chronicles her journey from bondage to leadership More than 120 local government representatives, thanks to LWF’s work among freed bonded laborers
