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An camp for internally displaced persons in Rakhine State, Myanmar. According to official sources, the inhabitants of these camps have been evacuated to storm shelters . Photo: LWF/ C. Kästner-Meyer
Cyclone “Mocha” hits Myanmar
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15 May 2023
  • Humanitarian
15 May 2023
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Ludny sitting on a piece of their destroyed home. In the background is the family’s makeshift house. Photo: LWF/ P. Raymond
Haiti: Improving schools for rural students
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12 May 2023
  • Humanitarian
12 May 2023
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Bishop Naledzani Sikhwari of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In Southern Africa delivers a keynote lecture as Lutherans from across the continent of Africa gather in Nairobi for a regional, Africa pre-assembly to the LWF. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Africa: Re-ignite hope for social transformation
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11 May 2023
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  • Churches
11 May 2023
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Celebrating 75 years of women in the ordained ministry: (from left) Bishop Marianne Gaarden, Denmark’s Minister for Church Affairs Louise Elholm Schack, hospital chaplain and member of the anniversary committee Birthe Friis, Pastor Emeritus Jette Walther Birk and Provost Anne Birgitte Reiter. Photo: Marlene Laursen
Denmark: “Jesus commanded the women to speak”
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11 May 2023
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  • Gender
11 May 2023
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9 May 2023, Nairobi, Kenya: Cynthia Mimagu Harases of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia and other congregants sing as opening worship is celebrated. Lutherans from across the continent of Africa are gathered in Nairobi for a regional Africa Pre-Assembly ahead of the Lutheran World Federation’s 13th Assembly, to be held in Krakow, Poland in September 2023. All photos: LWF/Albin Hillert
Africa: Pre-Assembly opens in vibrant worship
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9 May 2023
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9 May 2023
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Participants and LWF leadership gather around the Lund cross in the Ecumenical Center chapel. Photo: LWF/ S. Gallay
Stronger together in meeting global challenges
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9 May 2023
  • Governance
9 May 2023
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Churches and temples have been destroyed or set on fire in Imphal, the state capital of Manipur. Photo: Árni Svanur Daníelsson
Solidarity with victims of violence in Manipur, India
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9 May 2023
  • Communion
9 May 2023
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Women and youth delegates from Africa. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Africa: Women and youth put leadership, empowerment, peace in focus
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8 May 2023
  • Communion
8 May 2023
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Chad. New Sudanese refugee arrivals from Sudan. Many are women with small children. Photo: UNHCR/ Colin Delfosse
Sudan crisis: LWF calls for donations
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8 May 2023
  • Humanitarian
8 May 2023
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