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Nepalese church opens ICT center to promote youth employment COVID-19 protective measures in place for students and instructors
COVID-19: Responding when social distancing isn’t an option LWF World Service concerned about long-term effects of the pandemic
Worshiping together on Reformation Day LWF offers resources for global involvement of member churches
Zimbabwe: Women and men working together for gender justice Voices from the Communion: Rev. Elitha Moyo
On a mission to break the myth about irregular migration In Nigeria, LWF Symbols of Hope provides hope and new opportunities
LWF calls for urgent action on women’s rights A statement marking 25th anniversary of Beijing conference laments slow pace of progress on gender justice
Prophetic young voices call for climate action LWF hosts Season of Creation webinar with young Anglican, Catholic and Lutheran activists from Brazil, Malawi and U.S.
Bible studies highlight gender justice work LWF’s network of women in Latin America and the Caribbean provide hope through reflections on pandemic
Resisting and engaging with religious nationalism An LWF webinar explores ways in which people of faith can respond to the increased politicization of religion
Human Rights Council: Concern about sexual violence in South Sudan LWF statement addresses human rights abuses by armed forces and civilians
Digitalization offers opportunities, raises theological questions European Church Leadership Consultation discusses times of transformation