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Gender-just lens needed for COVID-19 recovery LWF delegation to bring local faith perspectives to UN’s Commission on the Status of Women
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for protection of children in South Sudan Systemic failures and human rights violations must be addressed
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Young women from Kakuma speak about gender justice Webinar from refugee camp in Kenya, brings voices of young refugees
International Women’s Day: LWF reaffirms commitment to gender justice Occasion to highlight women’s leadership in the church and society, challenges and successes
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A ‘kairos’ moment to empower women and men Third ‘Transformative Masculinities’ webinar calls for repentance and the building of positive partnerships
Women's voices for interfaith engagement A webinar marking World Interfaith Harmony Week highlights the role of women in post-COVID cooperation
2020 selection complete, 85 candidates awarded LWF scholarships A ‘commitment to develop knowledge and skills and promote our shared values’
Christian unity: way of life for Grandchamp sisters Ecumenical community in Switzerland prepared prayers and reflections for annual Week of Prayer
LWF project opens new doors for Palestinian women LWF Jerusalem offers vocational training and economic empowerment
Young Reformers in Africa ‘make things happen’ with limited resources Leadership and equity important topics for future work