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France: Finding the voice of gender justice in Scripture Voices from the Communion: Rev. Ruth Wolff-Bonsirven of the Union of Protestant Churches of Alsace-Lorraine
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for increased efforts to combat violence against women Religious communities offer vital support to survivors
France: Renovating border church, symbol of reconciliation French and German churches express hope for cross-cultural, interreligious encounters
Church of Sweden to make public apology, commitments to Indigenous people of Sweden Jackelén: “In failing the Sámi people we have also failed ourselves and God”
Finance chairperson thanks LWF’s churches and partners for “faithful support” LWF Council receives 2020 financial results
LWF Council to meet online, 18-23 June Governing body to reflect on response to COVID-19, plans for 2022, elect next General Secretary
Highlights of LWF’s work in a unique year of COVID-19 solidarity LWF Annual Report 2020 is available online