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The whole world in one room Retrospect from participants of the 19th International Theological Seminar in Wittenberg
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
Solidarity following mosque attacks in Christchurch Local churches reach out to Muslim communities as LWF condemns attack
Advocating for women’s access to social protection Calling for stronger partnerships with governments to guarantee women’s rights
Launch of “Roadmap” to economic and ecological justice Equipping churches to create just and sustainable communities
Nepal: Woman leader Damai chronicles her journey from bondage to leadership More than 120 local government representatives, thanks to LWF’s work among freed bonded laborers
LWF celebrates International Women’s Day 2019 Staff in Geneva office take part in program of activities to raise awareness around gender justice in the workplace
Church of Iceland offers equal opportunities for women Nordic church implementing LWF commitment to promote women and young people in leadership
Colombia: Pushing for peace and women’s rights Lutheran church joins other civil society representatives presenting shadow report to UN’s CEDAW committee
Germany: The long road to equal rights for women in leadership Women’s right to vote and their representation in Lutheran synods
A home that connects Lutherans around the world Interview with Rev. Inken Wöhlbrand, director of the LWF Center Wittenberg
