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Image South Sudanese refugee women at a self-help group in the Palorinya settlement in Uganda’s Obongi district, which is supported by LWF Uganda. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert 16 Days: Faith actors join forces in prevention and response to SGBV LWF Uganda showcases work to prevent, protect and respond to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence by building communities of resilience
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Image A group of women participants at MLCâs jubilee. Photo: MLC Precious in God’s Eyes 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…
Image LWF staff take part in house-to-house sensitization around gender-based violence in Kyangwali refugee settlement in western Uganda Photo: LWF/Uganda Shadow Pandemic: educate and legislate to end sexual violence Webinar showcases best practices by faith groups working together to end gender-based violence in Uganda (LWI) - To prevent violence against women and girls, we need “to tackle deep rooted cultural and religious beliefs” at community…
