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LWF calls for recognition of human right to safe, clean, sustainable environment Three statements on climate justice presented at 46th Session of Human Rights Council
Young women from Kakuma speak about gender justice Webinar from refugee camp in Kenya, brings voices of young refugees
International Women’s Day: LWF reaffirms commitment to gender justice Occasion to highlight women’s leadership in the church and society, challenges and successes
LWF condemns violence, calls for prayers for Myanmar Dialogue and peaceful solutions needed to end political crisis
Argentina: "I’m convinced that dialogue is always the solution” Voices from the Communion: Ms. Karina Arntzen
COVID-19: Tanzanian bishop urges church, leaders, to take precautions Education a key component in curbing spread of virus
An “Inner dialogue” with Luther’s Bible in Wartburg Three distinguished authors to spend a month at Wartburg Castle for a literary encounter
COVID-19: Cuban Lutheran church extends food and psychosocial aid Assistance from the LWF reaches a growing number of people in need
Strengthening advocacy in LWF member churches through exchange and collaboration Forums focusing on climate justice and interfaith relations and peacebuilding established
Trade must serve to “overcome inequalities” LWF president sends congratulations to Okonjo-Iweala, first woman and first African to head World Trade Organization
Guatemalan church assists families recovering from hurricane impact amid COVID-19 Lutheran communion supports rural farming communities who lost everything
