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Climate crisis needs reset of global economic model LWF joins leaders of other Christian organizations in urgent appeal to heads of G20 nations ahead of Rome summit
LWF and partners call for leadership and immediate action for displaced people “Bold moves are required to prevent the systemic failures we have repeatedly witnessed”
Passion for the Church: in conversation with Martin Junge LWF’s outgoing General Secretary reflects on the call to unity for member churches and the wider Christian world
Lund: Celebrating “five years of a new friendship” Voices from the Communion: Bishop Johan Tyrberg, Diocese of Lund, Sweden
“Famine is preventable, we must act immediately” World Food Day: LWF and faith partners call for immediate action to end food insecurity
Plea from faith leaders: Save our common home Lutherans join world’s faith leaders in the Vatican to sign appeal to governments ahead of COP26 climate summit
Lund ecumenical commemoration has inspired local initiatives LWF and Diocese of Lund leaders reflect on joint efforts for peace and reconciliation
International Day of Peace: LWF calls for proposals of youth-led projects LWF invites churches to advance the role of young people in peacebuilding
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for Special Rapporteur on human rights and climate change Strengthening an international response to climate change in compliance with human rights
Advocacy at local level a key focus of annual women’s human rights training LWF and partner faith-based organizations prepare trainees to lead regional capacity building
Season of Creation 2021: “Challenge the world to care for all creation” Opening prayer with representatives from across the ecumenical family
