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Building inclusive societies with universal social protection Ecumenical consultation explores role of churches in strengthening social contract between governments and citizens
COVID-19 rapid response fund: “A shared commitment to leave no one behind” Over EUR 1.1 million distributed to 181 member church projects in 53 countries
LWF welcomes new UNICEF director Following five decades of fruitful partnership, LWF urges “stronger collaboration for our shared mission”
Preparing next phase of Jewish-Christian encounter LWF taskforce steps up work on study document to equip churches for renewal of Jewish-Lutheran relations
Nordic churches conclude project on “Baptism in Times of Change” Learning about differences encourages reflections on the familiar
Iceland: She trailblazed a legacy of women's ordination Voices from the Communion: Rev. Auður Eir Vilhjálmsdóttir the first woman ordained to ministry in Iceland
Norway: Church receives award for staff recruitment film “Close to Life” shows how the church and its staff are part of people’s daily lives
Human Rights: Our foundational commitment "Our call is to ensure that the human rights of everyone is fulfilled” says Isaiah Toroitich, LWF Head of Global Advocacy
Icelandic church strengthens commitment to immigrants, refugees General Synod adopts comprehensive new policy
16 Days: LWF steps up commitments to end gender-based violence Webinar highlights global advocacy and local action to empower women in Asia, Africa and Latin America
Church of Sweden apologizes for abuse of the Sámi People “An essential step forward on the long road of reconciliation”
LWF commends new ‘conviviality’ resources to all churches New publications: Four storybooks from the European Diaconal Process
