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Human Rights: Our foundational commitment "Our call is to ensure that the human rights of everyone is fulfilled” says Isaiah Toroitich, LWF Head of Global Advocacy
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Stronger together for the sake of people in need LWF member churches and country programs in Asia, Middle East and Africa affirm collaboration
COP26: Church leaders call for increased ambition for climate justice Mitigation, adaption and addressing loss and damage must be financed
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COP26: Call to “keep 1.5 alive” and lift up missing voices LWF General Secretary grateful for youth leadership for climate justice
