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LWF elects Estonian Anne Burghardt as new General Secretary Election marks first woman and first Central and Eastern European pastor to head global communion of churches
Strengthen partnerships for humanitarian action LWF joins ecumenical and interfaith partners in calling for stronger local leadership in crisis response
LWF President: “Be witnesses of radical hope” Grateful for churches carrying “each other’s burdens” and providing support during pandemic
Three major faith-based organizations commit to Welcome the Stranger HIAS joins LWF and IRW to co-host ‘Welcoming the Stranger, Shaping the Future’ conference on World Refugee Day 2022
Youth delegates observe negotiations on the road to COP26 Insights gained strengthens local climate justice advocacy
A resource to strengthen churches’ engagement in exceptional times Updated edition and French version of The Church in the Public Space
Vatican visit to mark next step from conflict to communion LWF delegation to meet Pope Francis and extend agreement on closer cooperation with Caritas Internationalis
LWF Council to meet online, 18-23 June Governing body to reflect on response to COVID-19, plans for 2022, elect next General Secretary
Global Young Reformers Network: A place to connect with the wider church New program executive for youth shares vision for network
Short films showcase interfaith harmony in Indonesia LWF National Committee in Indonesia among producers of four films selected for portrayal of inclusive citizenship
Highlights of LWF’s work in a unique year of COVID-19 solidarity LWF Annual Report 2020 is available online
COVID-19: Faith leaders urge G7 to end vaccine inequality Vital to ensure vaccines reach poorest countries
