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LWF calls for urgent action on women’s rights A statement marking 25th anniversary of Beijing conference laments slow pace of progress on gender justice
Prophetic young voices call for climate action LWF hosts Season of Creation webinar with young Anglican, Catholic and Lutheran activists from Brazil, Malawi and U.S.
Resisting and engaging with religious nationalism An LWF webinar explores ways in which people of faith can respond to the increased politicization of religion
Statement urges lifting of unilateral sanctions LWF joins faith-based organizations at Human Rights Council warning of impact on most vulnerable people
Humanitarian agencies pledge to end racism LWF joins UN bodies and related groups pledging zero tolerance for racial discrimination in the workplace
Christian organizations representing 2.8 billion people call for more compassionate EU migration policy Opportunity for Europe to grow in mutual solidarity says LWF General Secretary
Global religious leaders urge end to “broken state of European migration” Solidarity should be guiding principle governing migration and refugee reception
Peacebuilding a priority for post-pandemic world LWF endorses commitment to peace through joint statement and Waking the Giant webinar on SDG 16
Shaping mindsets, strengthening community, “for the sake of ecology” Indonesian church leader Batara Sihombing reflects on an eco-theology project
LWF calls for health care without discrimination for Palestinians in Gaza LWF representative: Medical permit to leave Gaza “nearly impossible”
Living at the crossroads of Lutheran and Indigenous cultures Third ‘Being Lutheran’ webinar explores the enriching relationship between Christian values and native traditions
Youth lead prayers to open Season of Creation Online ecumenical worship highlights 2020 theme of ‘Jubilee for the Earth’
