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Vital to keep up efforts for climate justice LWF calls for continued action for the most affected in response to COP26 postponement
COVID-19: Encouraging each other in a time of need Wittenberg Seminar participants connect online during pandemic
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
COVID-19: LWF calls for donations to support member churches’ response Assist churches to continue providing practical, spiritual and psychosocial support
COVID-19: LWF joins global UN appeal to help the most vulnerable Joint action to respond to “unprecedented threat” of coronavirus pandemic
United in the Lord's Prayer across the globe LWF joins call of Pope Francis for simultaneous prayer on 25 March
COVID-19: Being fully the church in times of Coronavirus Lutheran leaders urge all churches to support laws and regulations that “promote and protect life”
COVID-19: LWF World Service calls for donations Protect vulnerable communities and staff in refugee camps
COVID-19: Love and self-discipline needed to protect the vulnerable LWF leaders send letter to member churches offering prayers, support, and encouragement
Lutheran and Catholic leaders call on EU to support refugees Bishops in Nordic countries issue unprecedented joint statement calling for shared response
Recalling Europe’s responsibility to protect refugees Lutheran leader writes letter to EU heads of state reminding them of obligations under refugee convention
Strengthen efforts for gender justice and women’s empowerment Vital to maintain momentum towards CSW64
