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2018 LWF Christmas message: “Do not be afraid” Archbishop Musa invites Christians to conquer fear of others
70 years on: Upholding the dignity of every human being LWF urges global community of states to safeguard the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
COP24: Global church bodies urge transformative action to protect the most vulnerable Press Release: LWF, WCC and ACT Alliance reiterate calls for just implementation of Paris Agreement
Geographical diversity, but common challenges face Lutheran communion regions 2018 retreat of newly elected leaders among LWF member churches
LWF’s invitation to “Walk our Talk” and end violence against women and girls Program executive Rev. Judith VanOsdol talks about 16-days campaign and gender justice
Act now to avoid climate catastrophe, faith groups urge Press Release on "Limiting Global Warming to 1.5°C" report
On the way to COP24 in Poland Youth delegate Helena Funk visits UN Church Center and GreenFaith in New York
US church leaders urge President to restore vital funding to East Jerusalem hospitals Lutheran, Catholic and Episcopal bishops defend invaluable medical care for the most vulnerable populations
Living and working together as churches in ongoing reformation Balance between continuity and innovation in LWF Strategy 2019-2024
“As a matter of faith: leave no one behind” LWF launches global initiative adding the presence, witness and contributions of churches to Sustainable Development Goals
