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Evaluation and outlook for women's network in Central and Western Europe Continued engagement for women’s empowerment and gender justice
Highlights of LWF’s work in a unique year of COVID-19 solidarity LWF Annual Report 2020 is available online
Germany: Anna-Nicole Heinrich youngest president of EKD synod Heinrich: “My church has shown courage in electing me to this office”
“Churches have to raise awareness for global justice” Interview with Rev. Dr Cornelia Füllkrug-Weitzel, former president of Bread for the World
Ethiopian church documentary shows returnee migrants can find hope at home LWF-supported project focuses on the risks and consequences of irregular migration
Urgent task of implementing women’s rights LWF’s program director in New York office looks at conclusions of UN Commission on the Status of Women
Public Theology: Echoing Miriam’s prophetic song Women theologians from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America weave “constructive anger” into melodies of hope
Women brokering peace in conflict and crisis CSW65: Lutherans join other religious actors to focus on including women of faith in peacebuilding processes
Lutheran women share stories of changing social norms LWF delegates at CSW65 shine spotlight on ways of challenging patriarchal practices in Mexico and Tanzania
On World Water Day, LWF calls for access to safe water Water essential for protection in times of COVID-19
Shaping new narratives of inclusion and equality Lutheran gender justice advocates at CSW65 call on churches to step up action to empower women and girls