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Economic independence for women in Middle East A CSW68 event showcased how training, financial support and job opportunities for women are creating “a ripple effect” and challenging patriarchal
“Stealing our future” – the struggle for tax justice Find out why LWF’s gender justice advocates are joining with partners to push for a United Nations tax convention that will address the problem of
Tackling poverty, transforming women’s lives On the opening day of the 68th Commission on the Status of Women, LWF delegates showcased successful work to support women's financial empowerment
Commission on the Status of Women to focus on tackling poverty Representatives from LWF member churches and country programs around the globe are bringing grassroots experience and expertise to the 68th session
Lent: ELCA youth call for environmental advocacy Young Adults at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America offer Lenten reflections and practical suggestions for strengthening environmental prote
United States: New theological education program for Indigenous leaders The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has launched a new theological education program for Indigenous leaders.
Christmas message: Called into the gospel adventure LWF’s President, Danish Bishop Henrik Stubkjær, reminds us that Christmas is, above all, a call to action to bring light and hope into the darkest
New worship resources for Reformation Day LWF shares prayers and liturgy for use on Reformation Day prayers.
LWF welcomes progress towards UN tax convention LWF and partners applaud steps towards establishment of a legally binding global tax convention to save billions of dollars in lost revenues for de
Canada: Present-day pilgrim in vice president role In this Voices from the Communion we hear from Rev.
Maintaining unity, celebrating diversity: a new publication The new document on Lutheran identity is the fruit of a four-year process exploring the wide variety of languages, cultures, forms of worship, spir
Assembly calls for protection of Christians in the Holy Land In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly voiced concerns about the violence and loss of lives in Israel-Palestine, calling upon the inter
