In order to confront poverty in Africa, we need to address the perceptions of women and children that are held by men, as well as the practice of violence itself. Anything that violates the rights of women and children needs to be dealt with. Lasting change can only take place when both men and women discuss the problem and resolve to eliminate violence and when children are fully protected from violence.

This workshop aims to engage participants in discussion about the connection between poverty, gender justice and the rights of children. It will include a theological and social-economic basis for developing a comprehensive approach towards eradicating poverty.

Held in collaboration with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi. Partners include Bread for the World, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa, the National Smallholder Farmers' Association of Malawi, ECOLIFE Tanzania, Sonke Gender Justice (SA).

This event connects the work of LWF member churches to gender and child rights issues articulated in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (see LWF Council resolution on SDGs).

Africa subsite

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