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LWF World Service publishes RBA report LWF World Service has published the 2023 RBA Annual report, featuring work for human rights with communities in 11 country programs.
Colombia: from pioneers to peacemakers In this Voices from the Communion, Bishop President Atahualpa Hernández reflects on the role of the Lutheran church as it seeks to promote peace an
New study group on theologies of the cross for the 21st century The LWF has initiated a study process on the theologies of the cross, to strengthen churches’ proclamation and Lutheran self-understanding.
Tales from the forest on the Polish-Belarus border Find out how Marianna responds when her rustic family life is rapidly overturned as police and soldiers take over the border zone between Poland an
Italy: Shelter for migrants on the brink of homelessness The LWF-supported Schutzhütte B1 Rifugio shelter in northern Italy provides protection and support for vulnerable women at the risk of homelessness
Dancing for peace in Uganda Palabek refugee settlement in Uganda used to be a place of frequent conflicts – until a youth group used a traditional dance to build peace.
New study group on peace and reconciliation in war contexts A new study group will provide further theological reflection and interdisciplinary analysis of LWF’s contribution to peace and reconciliation in c
Statement: Hospitals in conflict zones must be protected LWF unequivocally condemns attacks on hospitals and medical infrastructure, following Russian missile strike that hit Kyiv children’s hospital, and
Churches are firsthand witnesses to climate change Through its member churches and grassroots communities, LWF has unique perspectives on connecting local climate advocacy to the global level and vi
Italian church celebrates history, plants seeds for the future The Lutheran church in Italy is marking 75 years since its establishment but its history can be traced right back to the Reformation – as letters f
