16 days of activism to overcome gender based violence

(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is encouraging church leaders to speak up publicly against gender-based violence. Joining the…

Commitment to make workplaces safe for all

(LWI) - The LWF continues its work to ensure a safe workplace that extends beyond policy to practice.

On this International Women’s Day (IWD…

Program executive Rev. Judith VanOsdol talks about 16-days campaign and gender justice

(LWI) - This year’s global campaign to end violence against women and girls is an opportunity for the Lutheran communion “to renew and reaffirm our…

World Humanitarian Day: Interview with World Service director Maria Immonen

#WomenHumanitarians

(LWI) - World Humanitarian Day casts a spotlight on those who work in humanitarian…

Survivors of rape bring message of resilience and prevention to Geneva film screening event

(LWI) - SEMA is a Swahili word meaning ‘speak out’. It is also the name chosen by an international movement of survivors of rape and sexual…

LWF promotes empowerment through skills and leadership training, access to land and seeds 

(LWI) - Empowering women in the economy and closing gender gaps in the world of work are key to achieving Gender Equality. The Lutheran World…

In International Women’s Day message, Lutheran leaders call for stronger, broader commitment to gender equality

(LWI) - Gender Justice is “a matter of life or death”, so both men and women must work together “to break the silence” about…

Vital to maintain momentum towards CSW64

(LWI) - On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), is urgently calling on the international community, governments and its member churches to step up their…

Measuring carbon emissions and overuse of resources

(LWI) – Earth Day which is observed on 22 April was an occasion for two young climate activists to measure their ecological footprint. Observed since 1970 and promoted by the United…