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Image âIf it is Godâs world, we cannot close our eyes to the injustice that is taking place in it.â Bishop emeritus Dr Zephania Kameeta of ELCRN speaks out on economic justice. Photo: LWF/C. Kästner Churches Are Advocating for an Economy of Life Bishop emeritus Dr Zephania Kameeta Speaks Out on Being the “Yeast to Make the Bread Rise” GENEVA, 22 January 2014 (LWI) – The Ecumenical Panel on a New International Financial and Economic Architecture has concluded its second…
Image Students celebrate the return of exiled SWAPO leader Sam Nujoma on 14 September 1989 The LWF and Namibia’s quest for independence The Namibian churches and the LWF played a vital role during Namibia’s struggle for independence. Under South African rule, the policy was to divide people along racial and tribal lines. The churches were virtually the only organizations that…
Image A group of women participants at MLCâs jubilee. Photo: MLC Precious in God’s Eyes 16 days of activism to overcome gender based violence (LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is encouraging church leaders to speak up publicly against gender-based violence. Joining the…