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South Sudan: Human rights’ review mechanism provides strong foundation for lasting peace LWF-organized UN side event presents challenges and opportunities of implementing UPR recommendations
Austrian Pastor Tendis among victims of Ethiopian Airlines crash LWF sends sincere condolences to family and church
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
Faith-based organizations are “uniquely placed to support” UN’s 2030 Agenda LWF General Secretary speaks at international conference in the Vatican on ‘Religions and the SDGs’
Strengthening partnerships to support holistic mission and service LWF member churches and related organizations gather in Geneva for annual ‘Working Together’ meeting
Tanzania: Presiding Bishop calls for leadership values that foster unity ELCT retreat on a sustainable church
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
Ethiopian church empowers communities to thrive on their own EECMY social services reach 3 million people across Ethiopia