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International Day of Peace: LWF calls for proposals of youth-led projects LWF invites churches to advance the role of young people in peacebuilding
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
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for Special Rapporteur on human rights and climate change Strengthening an international response to climate change in compliance with human rights
Ethiopia: Support critical to rebuild lives and community of church seminary LWF pledges commitment as Mekane Yesus Seminary maps out reconstruction plans after flooding
New platforms for LWF scholars ‘Coming together meetings’ connect students in theology and diakonia fields
Committed to prevent violence against children LWF and Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children join hands to promote awareness, seek solutions
Advocacy at local level a key focus of annual women’s human rights training LWF and partner faith-based organizations prepare trainees to lead regional capacity building
LWF congratulates EVA publishing house on 75th anniversary "Promoting a lively dialogue between theology, church, and society”
Call for proposals: Member church projects and COVID-19 response Supporting projects on economic recovery, livelihoods, and other strategic priorities
USA: "We are part of this, together” Voices from the Communion: Kathryn Lohre, ELCA Executive for Ecumenical and Inter-religious Relations
Season of Creation 2021: “Challenge the world to care for all creation” Opening prayer with representatives from across the ecumenical family
