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Stories of hope have inspired local solutions to irregular migration Lutheran church representatives reflect on first Symbols of Hope exchange visit
Human Rights Council: LWF and member churches in Namibia and Sierra Leone submit statements defending human rights LWF with member churches in Namibia and Sierra Leone engages governments through UPR mechanism
Lutheran communion solidarity for Madagascar’s drought-hit south Slovak church supports food distribution to most vulnerable people in six Malagasy synods
Honduras: "We go without fear, we bless them” Voices from the Communion: Pastor President Julio Caballero of the Christian Lutheran Church of Honduras
“I heard of signs of peace in South Sudan, so I decided to come back” LWF works to prepare conditions for a safe return and re-integration of South Sudanese into their home communities
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
Oxygen for Lutheran hospitals in Tanzania Responding to high demand during COVID-19 which overwhelmed medical facilities
First woman ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi May her “ordination inspire girls and women to pursue theological education and respond to the call to ministry"
Germany: Podcast “With Body and Soul” launched Young people in conversation with guests from the Lutheran communion
Lund ecumenical commemoration has inspired local initiatives LWF and Diocese of Lund leaders reflect on joint efforts for peace and reconciliation
Lutheran communicators share how their tasks changed during the pandemic Strengthening relations, welcoming new communicators
