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LWF joins humanitarian leaders in calling for immediate action as Gaza crisis deepens “Ceasefire essential to prevent further suffering”
LWF and ecumenical partners urge global action for biodiversity and climate justice LWF, ACT, and WCC issue joint statement following COP16 in Colombia
New report: Good practices for climate justice advocacy Involving churches and country programs in “local to global action”
Mental health support to refugee students in Poland LWF's new initiative supports young refugees' well-being and integration
A Global Lutheran Songbook to celebrate 500 years of hymnal tradition and diversity Churches encouraged to test prototype collection of 80 songs from all LWF regions