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LWF webinar: ‘Being (hu)man in a world of violence’ engages feminism and positive masculinities
Masculinity and the ministry of encouragement
7 December 2020
LWF webinar: ‘Being (hu)man in a world of violence’ engages feminism and positive masculinities
Building on the Bible to promote positive masculinity
30 November 2020
Webinar series launches initiative on Transformative Masculinities: being (hu)man in a world of violence
16 days to step up action against gender-based violence
25 November 2020
LWF launches campaign with action pack for churches and country programs to engage in local advocacy  (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is calling for stronger efforts to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence, with more resources ...
Postage stamp honors women of the Reformation
26 October 2020
Illustrating the contribution of courageous women
LWF calls for urgent action on women’s rights
1 October 2020
A statement marking 25th anniversary of Beijing conference laments slow pace of progress on gender justice (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is urging world leaders, meeting at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on 1 October, to “safeguard ...
COVID-19: Adopt an Economy of Life, urge global Christian organizations
15 May 2020
Coronavirus pandemic a prophetic moment (LWI) – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new urgency to adopting an “Economy of Life.” Global Christian organizations that represent millions of people across the world are calling for action during a “prophetic ...
Working together for justice, peace and reconciliation
15 May 2020
LWF publishes 2019 Annual Report
COVID-19: Churches in frontline against ‘silent pandemic’
30 April 2020
Religious leaders urged to take strong stand against increase in domestic violence under lockdown
Strengthen efforts for gender justice and women’s empowerment
9 March 2020
Vital to maintain momentum towards CSW64 (LWI) - On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), is urgently calling on the international community, governments and its member churches to step up their work towards gender ...
Men's voices vital in quest for gender justice
6 March 2020
In International Women’s Day message, Lutheran leaders call for stronger, broader commitment to gender equality
Breaking the silence about sexual violence
29 November 2019
Survivors of rape bring message of resilience and prevention to Geneva film screening event (LWI) - SEMA is a Swahili word meaning ‘speak out’. It is also the name chosen by an international movement of survivors of rape and sexual violence in conflict, ...
Searching for treasures of Lutheran tradition
15 November 2019
Women doing theology ask: What does the gospel say about gender in the church today?
Sharing stories, reforming structures
13 November 2019
Women from European churches meet to discuss ways of overcoming injustice, discrimination and violence  (LWI) - Women leaders from Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches across Western, Central and Eastern Europe have been meeting in ...
Justice, dignity and hope 
7 November 2019
Women’s human rights advocacy training for faith-based organizations  (LWI) “It’s about justice, dignity and hope for these women,” Sophia Marcia Reyes concludes. The young woman works for the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Honduras and has just ...
Taking responsibility for God’s creation
24 September 2019
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