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Allow medical and humanitarian access to Gaza Doctors from Augusta Victoria Hospital denied entry to provide lifesaving treatment for cancer patients
LWF urges Denmark to reconsider changes to refugee law New legislation approved by Danish government allows for forcible removal of refugees and asylum seekers
A shared commitment to serve people in need Interview with co-editors of LWF guidelines on collaboration of member churches and World Service
Stop the spiral of violence in Colombia Christian organizations call on President Duque to end repression and address root causes of popular protests
Jordan: Youth project fosters innovation and collaboration Syrian and Jordanian youth create solutions for everyday problems, awarded for inventions
Australians ‘Walk My Way’ to support refugee children Lutheran schools and churches join fundraising walk to help LWF bring education to thousands of African children
Argentine diaconal foundation lauds LWF’s dedication as it qualifies for new EU funding Human rights, food security and environmental protection among indigenous Mbya Guaraní
LWF appeals for an end to violence in Jerusalem Statement calls on churches to pray for peace, justice and an end to forced evictions of Palestinian families
“Churches have to raise awareness for global justice” Interview with Rev. Dr Cornelia Füllkrug-Weitzel, former president of Bread for the World
Emphasis on good cooperation as LWF invites member churches and World Service to deepen joint work LWF offers ‘Guidance Note’ affirming shared purpose to assist people who are most in need
Recommitted to protection and rights of refugees LWF and UNHCR renew Memorandum of Understanding on closer cooperation in countries around the world
LWF to launch guidelines on joint engagement between member churches and World Service Joint calling to witness and serve people in need
