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Human Rights Council: LWF calls for protection of children in South Sudan Systemic failures and human rights violations must be addressed
Breaking barriers: LWF women in leadership International Women’s Day webinar explores successes and obstacles for past, present and future generations
Strengthening advocacy in LWF member churches through exchange and collaboration Forums focusing on climate justice and interfaith relations and peacebuilding established
Churches offer “witness of hope and compassion” LWF leaders send message of thanks, support and theological reflection to mark the start of Lent
LWF churches prioritize prevention and vulnerable families in second RRF phase Need for rapid COVID-19 response persists, the Lutheran communion’s support continues
Indonesian churches enable online learning in rural areas LWF National Committee in Indonesia builds towers for internet access
Being Lutheran: Real Presence in Digital Church Theologians from Asia, Europe and U.S. ask how pandemic is changing theology, liturgy and pastoral priorities
2020 selection complete, 85 candidates awarded LWF scholarships A ‘commitment to develop knowledge and skills and promote our shared values’
LWF launches survey on contemporary Lutheran identity Questionnaire seeks participation from all member churches as preparation for Thirteenth Assembly in Krakow, Poland
The climate crisis is a humanitarian crisis LWF and partners launch call for accelerated climate adaptation
Myanmar: Education for students with special needs LWF project enables Rohingya children with disabilities to attend school
LWF project opens new doors for Palestinian women LWF Jerusalem offers vocational training and economic empowerment