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Churches pledge support for Colombia’s human rights defenders Geneva event calls for stepped-up efforts to achieve sustainable peace and justice for victims
Many partners, one objective: peace Ethiopia’s church-led initiative builds trust among religions and community members
"Only together we can be the Body of Christ" LWF regional leadership consultation for Central and Western Europe in Hamburg
Bridging the gap between gender justice and religious liberty LWF takes part in consultation aimed at keeping women’s rights at the heart of efforts to uphold freedom of religion and belief
Celebration of ecumenical milestone, Thirteenth Assembly, to feature at 2019 LWF Council Theme: “Because we know God’s voice”
Working towards peace in this world LWF continues its engagement with the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
Bishop Patricia Davenport: Ministry on the front lines The first black woman bishop in the ELCA reflects on her church’s work to combat racism and build a ‘beloved community’
From the underground to the middle of society LWF General Secretary encourages church in Kazakhstan to witness in the public space
The dangerous task of defending human rights in Colombia The LWF welcomes recipients of an award for human rights defenders
Steadfast in faith, undaunted in prayer A Portrait of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Lutherans and Catholics: Together we can work miracles The head of LWF World Service encourages closer cooperation at Caritas Internationalis General Assembly
