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Gender Justice is “a matter of life or death”, so both men and women must work together “to break the silence” about gender-based violence and commit to work toward gender justice. Rev Elitha Moyo, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zimbabwe and Rev. Dr Martin Junge, General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

Gender Justice is “a matter of life or death”, so both men and women must work together “to break the silence” about gender-based violence and commit to work toward gender justice. Rev Elitha Moyo, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zimbabwe and Rev. Dr Martin Junge, General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

Men's voices vital in quest for gender justice

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…

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06 Mar 2020
The LWF is calling upon its member churches to work towards gender just communities, where all women and men can flourish. In this photo, participants at the Women Advocacy Training, 1st November 2019 Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

The LWF is calling upon its member churches to work towards gender just communities, where all women and men can flourish. In this photo, participants at the Women Advocacy Training, 1st November 2019 Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

Strengthen efforts for gender justice and women’s empowerment

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…

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09 Mar 2020
Women in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp, where LWF is the main implementing partner for UNHCR, celebrate International Women’s Day 2020. Photo: LWF Kenya/Akbar

Women in Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp, where LWF is the main implementing partner for UNHCR, celebrate International Women’s Day 2020. Photo: LWF Kenya/Akbar

Women’s Day activities highlighted global gender justice work

Ending violence against women and promoting equal rights at heart of celebrations organized by WS programs 

(LWI) - Despite difficulties due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, International Women’s Day activities worldwide this month …

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17 Mar 2020
The Za'atri camp in Jordan is home to about 80000 refugees. The LWF calls for a rapid, adequate, and inclusive response that protects the human rights of all, and ensures that the needs of the most vulnerable are met. Photo: Public Domain/Wikipedia.

The Za'atri camp in Jordan is home to about 80000 refugees. The LWF calls for a rapid, adequate, and inclusive response that protects the human rights of all, and ensures that the needs of the most vulnerable are met. Photo: Public Domain/Wikipedia.

Leave no one behind in fight against COVID-19

LWF calls on governments, civil society and churches to ensure rapid and inclusive response to pandemic

(LWI) - As the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread around the world, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has…

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30 Mar 2020
Ms. Sarashowti Rishidev, treasurer for the District Federation of Musahar Organizations supported by LWF Nepal, at a community gathering before the lockdown began. All Photos: LWF Nepal 

Ms. Sarashowti Rishidev, treasurer for the District Federation of Musahar Organizations supported by LWF Nepal, at a community gathering before the lockdown began. All Photos: LWF Nepal 

COVID-19: Radio and SMS reaching people in Nepal

LWF’s World Service program scales up response to pandemic with information and basic prevention items 

(LWI) - Short text messages and radio broadcasts in local languages are among the effective ways in which the Lutheran World…

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08 Apr 2020
Women’s support groups and helplines are reporting an alarming increase in the numbers of calls they have received since COVID-19 restrictions were introduced in many countries of the world. Photo: Mattia Ascenzo

Women’s support groups and helplines are reporting an alarming increase in the numbers of calls they have received since COVID-19 restrictions were introduced in many countries of the world. Photo: Mattia Ascenzo

COVID-19: Churches in frontline against ‘silent pandemic’

Religious leaders urged to take strong stand against increase in domestic violence under lockdown

(LWI) - As new data emerges about an increase in domestic violence since the start of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease, the Lutheran World…

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30 Apr 2020

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