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Highlights of LWF’s work in a unique year of COVID-19 solidarity LWF Annual Report 2020 is available online
Evaluation and outlook for women's network in Central and Western Europe Continued engagement for women’s empowerment and gender justice
COVID-19: Faith leaders urge G7 to end vaccine inequality Vital to ensure vaccines reach poorest countries
Allow medical and humanitarian access to Gaza Doctors from Augusta Victoria Hospital denied entry to provide lifesaving treatment for cancer patients
Supporting Syria’s refugees, ten years on Czech Diaconia continues to support LWF’s vital education and skills training for Syrian refugees in neighboring Jordan
LWF urges Denmark to reconsider changes to refugee law New legislation approved by Danish government allows for forcible removal of refugees and asylum seekers
Canada: In mission for others, when church and home feel the same Voices from the Communion: National Bishop Susan Johnson
Compassion with a drive towards justice LWF General Secretary speaks at a symposium on civil society engagement
Philippines: Lutheran church holds Youth Climate Action Summit World Environment Day: A greener environment for the next generations
Pentecost retreats strengthen Sweden’s spiritual ecumenism Lutheran bishop and Catholic cardinal host online ‘Quiet Days’ in second edition of ‘A Spiritual Dwelling for God’