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We must address root causes of the refugee crisis GENEVA, 19 January 2016 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev.
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Faith leaders urge action at UN climate talks PARIS, France, 2 December 2015 (LWI) - Over 20 faith leaders, with youth, political and civil society representatives sat down for a uniqu
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Climate change is not an abstract reality for the Lutheran communion Youth and General Secretary lead the LWF at Paris talks
Human rights: Myanmar and Nepal accept LWF recommendations Giving communities a voice on the international stage
LWF decries massive loss of lives in Beirut and Paris attacks GENEVA, 14 November 2015 (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation(LWF) condemns in the firmest terms the despicable attacks