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Human Rights Council: Concern about sexual violence in South Sudan LWF statement addresses human rights abuses by armed forces and civilians
Resisting and engaging with religious nationalism An LWF webinar explores ways in which people of faith can respond to the increased politicization of religion
Statement urges lifting of unilateral sanctions LWF joins faith-based organizations at Human Rights Council warning of impact on most vulnerable people
Christian organizations representing 2.8 billion people call for more compassionate EU migration policy Opportunity for Europe to grow in mutual solidarity says LWF General Secretary
Humanitarian agencies pledge to end racism LWF joins UN bodies and related groups pledging zero tolerance for racial discrimination in the workplace
Global religious leaders urge end to “broken state of European migration” Solidarity should be guiding principle governing migration and refugee reception
Peacebuilding a priority for post-pandemic world LWF endorses commitment to peace through joint statement and Waking the Giant webinar on SDG 16
LWF calls for health care without discrimination for Palestinians in Gaza LWF representative: Medical permit to leave Gaza “nearly impossible”
Norway: Interfaith advocacy for climate justice and peace Voices from the Communion: Einar Tjelle, Church of Norway
Youth lead prayers to open Season of Creation Online ecumenical worship highlights 2020 theme of ‘Jubilee for the Earth’
Celebrating a “Jubilee for the Earth” In 2020 the Season of Creation invites a new understanding of spiritual and ecological connectedness
