News
19
Jul
Kenya moving towards gender equality in church and society
19
Jul
Rev. Catherine Ngina Musau, head of the Gender Justice Program in the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church says the status of women in her country is improving gradually but there are still challenges ahead, as the national assembly is yet to sign into law the two-thirds gender representation.
19
Jul
Kenya moving towards gender equality in church and society
19
Jul
Rev. Catherine Ngina Musau, head of the Gender Justice Program in the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church says the status of women in her country is improving gradually but there are still challenges...
10
Jul
Call for state responsibility in fight against sexual violence in DRC
10
Jul
The LWF is among five civil society organizations calling on the DRC government to urgently assume its fundamental obligation to combat sexual violence in a country where the rape of women and girls...
21
Jun
Young Lutherans raise concerns at Council 2019
21
Jun
Young Lutheran ordained and lay leaders from different parts of the globe gathered in Geneva for a Pre-Council meeting, voicing concerns about gender justice and climate change as well as more...
13
Jun
Promoting gender justice in church and society
13
Jun
Working together to challenge patriarchal structures and attitudes was at the top of the agenda as participants in a Pre-Council meeting on women gathered in Geneva to share stories and plan...
11
Jun
Churches pledge support for Colombia’s human rights defenders
11
Jun
The international community must do more to support those seeking to be a prophetic voice for justice and peace in Colombia today. That was the appeal from members of the Bogotá-based inter-church...
6
Jun
Bridging the gap between gender justice and religious liberty
6
Jun
The LWF joined around 30 other Faith Based Organizations to discuss the intersection between the right to religious freedom and women’s rights, within the framework of the UN’s 2030 Sustainable...
31
May
Bishop Patricia Davenport: Ministry on the front lines
31
May
The first black woman bishop in the ELCA reflects on her church’s work to combat racism and build a ‘beloved community’
7
May
Faith-based organizations launch publication on women’s human rights
7
May
The need to strengthen partnerships and broaden alliances to address the growing pushback against women’s human rights emerged as a shared concern at the launch of a joint publication by five faith-...
12
Apr
Mexican church marks 10 years of women’s ordination
12
Apr
The recent celebration of 10 years of women’s ordination in the Mexican Lutheran Church was an occasion to reaffirm the church’s commitment to empower and encourage both women and men to contribute...
9
Apr
Human Rights Council: Concern for conflict-affected populations and people with albinism
9
Apr
The human rights situation in Myanmar, DRC and South Sudan, and access to justice for people living with albinism were key topics for the LWF through four oral statements and a side event at the 40th...
19
Mar
UN side event highlights churches’ successes in furthering Sustainable Development Goals
19
Mar
At a side event on 12 March, organized during the 63rd session of the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women, participants gave an overview of the LWF’s “Waking the Giant” initiative, which aims to...
15
Mar
Advocating for women’s access to social protection
15
Mar
Lutheran women and men from around the world are taking part in the 63rd session of the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women, advocating for increased partnerships between governments and faith-...
8
Mar
LWF celebrates International Women’s Day 2019
8
Mar
In order to raise awareness around gender justice issues, the LWF Communion Office marked International Women’s Day 2019 with a program of prayer, various activities and a reflection from General...
8
Mar
Nepal: Woman leader Damai chronicles her journey from bondage to leadership
8
Mar
Continuous empowerment toward a dignified life is at the core of LWF’s work among freed Haliyas in western Nepal.
28
Feb
Church of Iceland offers equal opportunities for women
28
Feb
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland takes gender justice seriously and prides itself on offering equal opportunities for women in the workplace.
26
Feb
Colombia: Pushing for peace and women’s rights
26
Feb
Colombia’s hard won peace accords are at risk in the current political climate. That’s the view of a civil society delegation from the South American nation that presented a shadow report to the...
13
Feb
Germany: The long road to equal rights for women in leadership
13
Feb
The year 2019 marks 100 years since women obtained the right to vote in Germany. While celebrating this significant anniversary, a new study has shown that the country’s Protestant churches still...
13
Dec
Liberia’s Thursdays in Black campaign amplifies efforts to end gender-based violence
13
Dec
...The launch of a Thursdays in Black campaign by the Lutheran Church in Liberia recently was a public call for action against violence directed at women and girls.
29
Nov
Participation of women and men is a theological issue
29
Nov
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saxony has passed a law to recognize the fundamental issue of gender justice in the composition of church governing bodies.
28
Nov
From silent humiliation to advocacy for social change
28
Nov
Education and awareness create a safe environment for marginalized Haliya women in Nepal, and leads to other community activities.
23
Nov
LWF’s invitation to “Walk our Talk” and end violence against women and girls
23
Nov
This year’s global campaign to end violence against women and girls is an opportunity for the Lutheran communion “to renew and reaffirm our deep commitments toward ending sexual and gender-based...
22
Oct
First woman pastor president elected to Brazilian church
22
Oct
The Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil has elected a woman president for the first time.
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5
Oct
Keynote speaker at LWF Assembly awarded Nobel Peace Prize
5
Oct
LWF has congratulated physician Dr Denis Mukwege who with human rights activist Nadia Murad has received the Nobel Peace Prize for 2018
16
Aug
Supporting women and girls in the struggle to end violence
16
Aug
In a video interview for Voices from the Communion, LWF Council member LoeRose Mbise, who works as general secretary of a diocese of the church, talks about the distressing effect of child marriage...
10
Jul
“Cooperation is a strength and a powerful signal”
10
Jul
LWF General Secretary welcomes partnership between FBOs and UN on women’s rights
4
Jun
Finding justice in context
4
Jun
Bible study at CEC assembly highlights issues of justice and the responsibility of the church
1
May
French churches push for gender equality at all levels
1
May
Statement on balance and equity between women and men in the church endorsed
26
Mar
Faith actors vocal in promoting women’s rights
26
Mar
Voices of LWF and other faith-based organizations (FBO) have been heard at a parallel event to this year’s 62 session of the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women.
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