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Young Lutherans commit to dialogue and peace Young Lutherans commit to prayer, dialogue, action for peace
Embodying hope: European Church Leadership Consultation Church leaders from across Europe gather in Riga to begin journey towards next LWF Assembly in Augsburg in 2030
Churches bring ‘voice of hope’ to human rights agenda LWF member churches share success stories in engagement with UN to advance work of gender justice in their countries
Burghardt: churches need each other to be fruitful General Secretary reflects on ‘The Ecumenical Vineyard’ at an international symposium in Hungary
European Youth Gathering opens under theme of Peace Youth from Europe gather in Paris from 30 September to 3 October to discuss peace
LWF launches new study on gender justice Celebrating best practices, highlighting areas of improvement
Uganda: Protecting children’s right to learn and play LWF works against an alarming rise in child labor in Uganda
