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Christine Mangale, of the Lutheran Office for World Community, attended CSW61 and issued a call for churches to promote dignity. Photo: WCC/Albin Hillert

As people of faith, we must work for women’s empowerment

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The Lutheran World Federation’s Women in Church and Society attended the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, held annually at the UN headquarters in New York. This year’s…

The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: Larry Madrigal stands in front of the stained glass mural that inspired his mother at the 1994 CSW. Photo: L Madrigal

Half of humanity activating its rights

LWF delegate Larry José Madrigal blogs from the world’s largest gathering on women’s human rights

The United Nations is a metaphor for the world in all its diversity, complexity and contradiction.

Thousands of women and hundreds of…

Ranjita Borgoary gives a presentation at a meeting associated with the Commission on the Status of Women. Photo: LWF

Proud to tell people LWF has a gender justice policy

LWF Council Member Ranjita Borgoary writes about what it means to participate United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women

A woman from a village never dreams of participating in a UN meeting. But a dream has come true.

It is a…

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Good trouble for a healthy planet

Called to act with urgency to limit human-induced global warming

Addressing a college graduate class in Lewiston, Maine, United States, five years ago, Congressman John Lewis urged, “You must find a way to get in the way and get in good…

UNFPA's Dr Azza Karam (left, speaking) said the situation in Brazil, as presented by Rev. Cibele Kuss (right), highlighted the need to share experiences about religious intolerance across similarly affected countries in the South. Photo: LWF/C. RendÃ³n

Interfaith collaboration can reduce gender inequality

Religious fundamentalism threatens sustainable development

(LWI) – Collaboration between The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) has helped address gender inequalities and violence against women, delegates…

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…

Lutheran delegation on the first day of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, 11 March, 2019. Photo: Rich Copley

Advocating for women’s access to social protection

Calling for stronger partnerships with governments to guarantee women’s rights

(LWI) - Lutheran women and men from around the world are taking part in the 63rd session of the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), advocating for…

Faustina Nillan, national director for women and children in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania. Photo: Doug Hostetter

UN side event highlights churches’ successes in furthering Sustainable Development Goals

A parallel event at UN Commission on the Status of Women highlights work of the ecumenical “Waking the Giant” initiative

(LWI) - Ecumenical development experts from around the world, meeting at the…

LWF and ecumenical partners launch Zacchaeus campaign for tax justice

Educating churches locally and advocating for justice and reparations at the highest level

(LWI) - A new, ecumenical campaign advocating for tax justice was launched on 11 July at the United Nations in New York City. The “Zacchaeus…

Olive tree in the Mount of Olives, East Jerusalem. Photo: LWF/M.Renaux

Grave concern over US “Peace to Prosperity” plan

“Peace can never be unilaterally imposed”

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed grave concern over the “Peace to Prosperity” plan for Israel and Palestine presented by the U.S. administration this week.

“Peace…

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As people of faith, we must work for women’s empowerment

Half of humanity activating its rights

LWF delegate Larry José Madrigal blogs from the world’s largest gathering on women’s human rights

Proud to tell people LWF has a gender justice policy

LWF Council Member Ranjita Borgoary writes about what it means to participate United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women

Good trouble for a healthy planet

Called to act with urgency to limit human-induced global warming

Interfaith collaboration can reduce gender inequality

Religious fundamentalism threatens sustainable development

Precious in God’s Eyes

16 days of activism to overcome gender based violence

Advocating for women’s access to social protection

Calling for stronger partnerships with governments to guarantee women’s rights

UN side event highlights churches’ successes in furthering Sustainable Development Goals

A parallel event at UN Commission on the Status of Women highlights work of the ecumenical “Waking the Giant” initiative

LWF and ecumenical partners launch Zacchaeus campaign for tax justice

Educating churches locally and advocating for justice and reparations at the highest level

Grave concern over US “Peace to Prosperity” plan

“Peace can never be unilaterally imposed”

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