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Poland: First nine women ordained as pastors “The whole Lutheran communion celebrates with you today,” said LWF Vice President Viilma
Stepping up vocational training for Palestinian students LWF and Lutheran church in Holy Land join together to strengthen inclusive technical training for women and men
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Feminist theology for a just and inclusive church Rev. Dr Wanda Deifelt shares her journey from Brazilian village to pioneering professor and theological advisor
A pioneer in cancer treatments for Palestinians Augusta Victoria Hospital’s Fadi Atrash shares his journey and vision of comprehensive healthcare for all
Uphold rights and dignity of women fleeing conflict On International Women’s Day, Lutheran leaders focus on ways that women are impacted by war and violence
LWF urges Uganda to protect vulnerable women In a Shadow Report to the CEDAW committee, partners call on governments to support women in refugee communities
From Swedish countryside to global church coordination Head of LWF’s Department for Theology, Mission and Justice reflects on a career in international development
Poland: Raising a prophetic voice, being church in the public space Voices from the Communion: Jerzy Samiec, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland
16 Days: theologies of anger, resistance and hope Lutheran, Catholic and Methodist women discuss black, decolonizing and feminist theologies for gender justice