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A member of a women’s group with the Abhilasha Federation, shares her views during an empowerment training seminar focusing on the role of women in community development, leadership and economic empowerment, in Shahpur, Betul, Madhya Pradesh, India. Photo: ELC WESA PROJECT
No justification for violence against women
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12 Dec 2019
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  • Gender
12 Dec 2019
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Fernando Sihotang, Human Rights and Advocacy Coordinator of the Lutheran World Federation’s National Committee in Indonesia (KNLWF), (right) moderating a panel discussion during the seminar day on climate justice in Pematangsiantar, Indonesia. All photos: Andi Purba/team
Indonesia: Advocating for climate justice
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12 Dec 2019
  • Churches
  • Climate
12 Dec 2019
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Zhiyan Abdullad during the AVP training in November 2019. Photo: LWF/ R. Omar
Iraq: Alternatives to Violence
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11 Dec 2019
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11 Dec 2019
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LWF delegates join ecumenical partners in calling for climate justice at COP25 in Madrid. All photos: LWF/Albin Hillert
With human rights in focus at COP25
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10 Dec 2019
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10 Dec 2019
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A woman works in the fields of Ouaddai Province in Eastern Chad. Photo: LWF/Allahramadji Gueldjim
16 Days: Working for women’s economic justice
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10 Dec 2019
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10 Dec 2019
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Ecumenical prayer service gathered in the Iglesia de Jesús in central Madrid. All photos: LWF/Albin Hillert
A light to overcome darkness, for climate justice
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9 Dec 2019
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9 Dec 2019
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The Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus leaders during the inauguration of MY TV in Addis Ababa; from left, Rev. Dr Kiros Lakew (Vice-President), Rev. Teshome Amenu (General Secretary), Rev. Yonas Yigezu (President) and Mr Girma Borishe (Commissioner, Development and Social Services Commission). Photo: EECMY/Ruth Osmundsen
MY TV: A new tool to increase gospel outreach, promote peace in Ethiopia
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6 Dec 2019
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6 Dec 2019
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Members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea take part in activities to launch 20 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Photo: ELCPNG/Asenath TUBIAN
16 Days: Churches stand against gender violence 
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5 Dec 2019
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  • Theology
5 Dec 2019
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Lutheran World Federation delegates walk towards the plenary hall on day one of COP25 in Madrid. All photos: LWF/Albin Hillert 
Young climate activists represent LWF at COP25
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4 Dec 2019
  • Climate
  • Youth
4 Dec 2019
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