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Stories of hope have inspired local solutions to irregular migration Lutheran church representatives reflect on first Symbols of Hope exchange visit
Human Rights Council: LWF and member churches in Namibia and Sierra Leone submit statements defending human rights LWF with member churches in Namibia and Sierra Leone engages governments through UPR mechanism
Lutheran communion solidarity for Madagascar’s drought-hit south Slovak church supports food distribution to most vulnerable people in six Malagasy synods
“I heard of signs of peace in South Sudan, so I decided to come back” LWF works to prepare conditions for a safe return and re-integration of South Sudanese into their home communities
Oxygen for Lutheran hospitals in Tanzania Responding to high demand during COVID-19 which overwhelmed medical facilities
First woman ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi May her “ordination inspire girls and women to pursue theological education and respond to the call to ministry"
“An unequivocal ‘no’ to violence against children” LWF and End Violence Partnership join hands to raise awareness and work to end violence against children
International Day of Peace: LWF calls for proposals of youth-led projects LWF invites churches to advance the role of young people in peacebuilding
A new phase in faith-based advocacy for gender justice LWF joins in amplifying lessons learned in affirming women’s human rights and gender justice
Tanzania: The journey of a woman pastor with her indigenous community Voices from the Communion: Rev. Rebecca Maduley Kurubai, the first Maasai woman pastor
Ethiopia: Support critical to rebuild lives and community of church seminary LWF pledges commitment as Mekane Yesus Seminary maps out reconstruction plans after flooding
