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COVID-19: LWF joins call for release of U.S. funding for West Bank and Gaza NGOs call for urgent action for the most vulnerable
COVID-19: Radio and SMS reaching people in Nepal LWF’s World Service program scales up response to pandemic with information and basic prevention item
COVID-19: Difficult realities “becoming even more challenging” World Service director grateful for commitment and dedication of staff
COVID-19: LWF steps up prevention in Kenya refugee camp Efforts focus on sharing information and training in handwashing and hygiene to stop spread of virus
HRC: LWF advocates for the rights of the most vulnerable Climate change, access to health and land rights issues addressed
COVID-19: Churches in U.S. call for end to Middle East sanctions Ecumenical coalition urges that sanctions in Iran, Syria and Gaza are lifted in response to COVID-19 crisis
COVID-19: Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem makes room for emergency "Every precaution to protect high-risk patients”
COVID-19: LWF joins global UN appeal to help the most vulnerable Joint action to respond to “unprecedented threat” of coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19: LWF World Service calls for donations Protect vulnerable communities and staff in refugee camps
Lutheran and Catholic leaders call on EU to support refugees Bishops in Nordic countries issue unprecedented joint statement calling for shared response
