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Building trust is key for human rights in Africa Participants from member churches and LWF country programs in eight African countries met in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, to share best practices and challe
Human Rights Council: LWF welcomes appointment of special rapporteur for climate Protecting the safety and security of minorities
Human Rights Council: Upholding the right to freedom of religion or belief Protecting the safety and security of minorities
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
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for Special Rapporteur on human rights and climate change Strengthening an international response to climate change in compliance with human rights
Protect civic space in post-pandemic recovery LWF urges Human Rights Council to recognize key role of civil society in development and humanitarian assistance
Human Rights Council: LWF asks Nepal to prioritize rights of ethnic, religious minorities International partners call for “tangible improvements”
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for increased efforts to combat extreme poverty Social protection can prevent extreme poverty and counteract inequality
