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Jillian Aballe (World Council of Churches), Christine Löw (UN Women Geneva liaison office) and Christine Mangale (Lutheran Office for World Community) sit on a panel during the women's human rights advocacy training for faith-based organizations, held in Geneva. Photo: LWF/George Arende
Putting women’s rights on the UN agenda
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5 Jul 2018
  • Gender
  • Justice
5 Jul 2018
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Ms Vera Tkach, chairperson of the Ad-hoc Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice, presents the resolution on Nigeria to the LWF council. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert
Deep concern about escalating violence in Nigeria
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4 Jul 2018
  • Climate
  • Governance
4 Jul 2018
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Members of the LWF Council welcome three new members to the communion. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF welcomes three new churches to the communion
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3 Jul 2018
  • Communion
  • Churches
3 Jul 2018
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LWF President Musa and WCC General Secretary Tveit meeting at the LWF Council 2018 in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Ecumenical greetings to 2018 Council
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3 Jul 2018
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion
3 Jul 2018
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Today LWF Council members voted to approve the new strategy for the years 2019 to 2024. Council 2018, Geneva (Switzerland). Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
“With Passion for the Church and for the World”
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2 Jul 2018
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion
2 Jul 2018
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Pröpstin Astrid Kleist greets participants after the service. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert
"We have been enriched and blessed"
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2 Jul 2018
  • Communion
  • Humanitarian
2 Jul 2018
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Religion is a vital component in the lives of many refugees. New guidelines will attune humanitarian work to the needs of people of faith. Photo: Christian Jepsen, taken in Zaa'atri in January 2018
Faith-sensitive humanitarian guidelines take center stage at UNHCR-NGO side event
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30 Jun 2018
  • Unity
  • Humanitarian
30 Jun 2018
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Report of the LWF finance committee chairperson Oberkirchenrat Olaf Johannes Mirgeler at the Council 2018 in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF reports sound financial situation
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29 Jun 2018
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion
29 Jun 2018
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Market in Boroli refugee settlement, Adjumani. South Sudanese refugees have opened shops and are selling their fruits and vegetables here. Northern Uganda South Sudan refugee crisis. Photos: LWF/ C. Kästner
The Lutheran World Federation and Islamic Relief Worldwide publish manual on faith - sensitive humanitarian action
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29 Jun 2018
  • Humanitarian
  • Unity
29 Jun 2018
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