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16 Days: LWF steps up commitments to end gender-based violence Webinar highlights global advocacy and local action to empower women in Asia, Africa and Latin America
Tanzanian church hosts regional gender justice resource hub Legacy of Madagascan theologian Hélène Ralivao continues through launch of research and resource development fund
COP26: LWF Delegates “disappointed but not disheartened by the lack of results” Advocacy and actions for climate justice continue (LWI) – While there have been some…
Strengthening communion relations in Africa Church leaders gather to reflect on being church during difficult times in Africa
Anne Burghardt: Hearing God’s word in a secular society Introducing LWF’s new general secretary who shares snapshots of her family life and faith journey
LWF welcomes new General Secretary Rev Anne Burghardt Theologian and pastor from Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church will lead the global Communion
Passion for the Church: in conversation with Martin Junge LWF’s outgoing General Secretary reflects on the call to unity for member churches and the wider Christian world
Polish church votes to ordain women pastors LWF welcomes the decision by the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland
“I heard of signs of peace in South Sudan, so I decided to come back” LWF works to prepare conditions for a safe return and re-integration of South Sudanese into their home communities
First woman ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi May her “ordination inspire girls and women to pursue theological education and respond to the call to ministry"
A new phase in faith-based advocacy for gender justice LWF joins in amplifying lessons learned in affirming women’s human rights and gender justice
Tanzania: The journey of a woman pastor with her indigenous community Voices from the Communion: Rev. Rebecca Maduley Kurubai, the first Maasai woman pastor
