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Image Churches and agencies are calling on the U.S. government âto extend compassion and help to those who are in needâ at this time of global pandemic. Photo: LWF/ Shaban Mortaja (Juzoor Gaza) COVID-19: Churches in U.S. call for end to Middle East sanctions Ecumenical coalition urges that sanctions in Iran, Syria and Gaza are lifted in response to COVID-19 crisis (LWI) - In light of the growing crisis because of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, an ecumenical coalition of U.S.…
Image Supplies of hand sanitizers, masks and other hygiene products ready for distribution by volunteers of the Eternal Life Lutheran Church in Hong Kong. Photo: ELCHK COVID-19: Health and faith partnership to promote factual information and reduce fear LWF welcomes a WHO guide on religious leaders’ critical role in slowing the pandemic (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) welcomes a recent guide by the …
Image South Sudanese refugee, Rose Nathike Lokonyen, runs the 800-metres for the Refugee Olympic Team at Rio 2016. Photo: UNHCR/Benjamin Loyseau Refugees journey to the Olympic Games LWF joins UNHCR call to support refugee athletes (LWI) - Leading up to the Olympic summer games in Tokyo, Japan, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released a…
