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International NGOs call for unrestricted access to affected populations in Myanmar’s Rakhine state LWF signs statement calling for protection of conflict-affected communities
Deeply Committed to Christian unity A new LWF publication spells out six ecumenical commitments in relations with other churches
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LWF New Year Message: ‘Seek peace and pursue it’ General Secretary Junge invites Lutheran churches to be peacebuilders
2018 LWF Christmas message: “Do not be afraid” Archbishop Musa invites Christians to conquer fear of others
A thriving church beside the devastation of war Hungarian church leader reflects on Advent among Christians in Northern Iraq
70 years on: Upholding the dignity of every human being LWF urges global community of states to safeguard the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
COP24: Global church bodies urge transformative action to protect the most vulnerable Press Release: LWF, WCC and ACT Alliance reiterate calls for just implementation of Paris Agreement
From silent humiliation to advocacy for social change LWF work with Nepal’s Haliya community targets women’s rights and education
Geographical diversity, but common challenges face Lutheran communion regions 2018 retreat of newly elected leaders among LWF member churches
LWF’s invitation to “Walk our Talk” and end violence against women and girls Program executive Rev. Judith VanOsdol talks about 16-days campaign and gender justice
Act now to avoid climate catastrophe, faith groups urge Press Release on "Limiting Global Warming to 1.5°C" report
