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Supporting marginalized people to organize and empower themselves Report on LWF’s rights-based approach work in 2020
Churches raise prophetic voice for justice and inclusion Lutheran churches in Colombia, Indonesia and Namibia launch reports on progress towards UN’s Agenda 2030
Protect civic space in post-pandemic recovery LWF urges Human Rights Council to recognize key role of civil society in development and humanitarian assistance
Human Rights Council: LWF asks Nepal to prioritize rights of ethnic, religious minorities International partners call for “tangible improvements”
Poems give voice to refugees’ dignity and hope Launch of ‘I am Hope’ poems celebrates courage and talents of refugees living in Kenya
Churches are key partners for UN’s 2030 Agenda During High-Level Political Forum, LWF to launch reports on progress towards SDGs in Colombia, Indonesia, Namibia
Churches appeal to G20: Fix our broken global tax system Churches and ecumenical groups set out proposals to help low-income countries recover from COVID-19 pandemic
Romania: Protecting and preserving God’s creation Youth climate project raises awareness of climate change and its impact on the environment
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for increased efforts to combat extreme poverty Social protection can prevent extreme poverty and counteract inequality
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for increased efforts to combat violence against women Religious communities offer vital support to survivors
Lutherans and Catholics: Common Vision for joint service LWF’s World Service and Caritas Internationalis recommit to “stand together for the sake of the neighbor”
Strengthen partnerships for humanitarian action LWF joins ecumenical and interfaith partners in calling for stronger local leadership in crisis response
