How can church leaders and faith communities step up and support the struggle to end violence against women and girls? An ecumenical panel of activists explores practical action at the start of the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign.

From peace in the home to peace in the world: make education safe for all

Joint news release with World Council of Churches

(LWI) - A coalition of faith-based organizations is emphasizing a joint approach in addressing…

ADJUMANI, Uganda/ GENEVA, 25 November 2016 (LWI) – “I did not have a say in whatever was arranged. The only time I had ever met the man I was supposed to marry was at family functions. I always thought he was one of those distant family members,…

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…

Rev. Dr Faith Kokubelwa Lugazia on the 16 days of activism to overcome Gender-Based Violence

Tanzanian theologian Rev. Dr Faith Kokubelwa Lugazia says churches that remain silent in the face of gender injustice are renouncing their…

Peace Oasis in Za’atari contributes to 16 days of activism

(LWI) - As the global community is mobilized for 16 days of activism against gender based violence, men and women in the Za’atari refugee camp have shared experiences and a moment…

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…

Women from European churches meet to discuss ways of overcoming injustice, discrimination and violence 

(LWI) - Women leaders from Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches across Western, Central and Eastern Europe have been …

Member Churches and Country Programs call for Awareness, Action, Accountability

The 16 Days of Activism for ending Violence Against Women and Children is an…

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…