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Call for state responsibility in fight against sexual violence in DRC Survivors’ voices at the center of shadow report to CEDAW committee
Young Lutherans raise concerns at Council 2019 Youth Council members call for action on climate change, gender justice and participation in church leadership
Promoting gender justice in church and society A meeting of Lutheran women leaders looks at ways of transforming patriarchal attitudes and structures
Churches pledge support for Colombia’s human rights defenders Geneva event calls for stepped-up efforts to achieve sustainable peace and justice for victims
Bridging the gap between gender justice and religious liberty LWF takes part in consultation aimed at keeping women’s rights at the heart of efforts to uphold freedom of religion and belief
Bishop Patricia Davenport: Ministry on the front lines The first black woman bishop in the ELCA reflects on her church’s work to combat racism and build a ‘beloved community’
Peace and justice issues are pertinent to the church’s mission in Africa Recommendations from regional church leadership consultation
Faith-based organizations launch publication on women’s human rights LWF General Secretary Junge affirms partnerships that influence the local reality
6 May 2019 Round Table for Book launch: Affirming Women’s Human Rights, Resources for Faith-Based Organizations
