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Faith leaders prepare for COP26: Urgent climate action needed Junge’s message to faith and political leaders: “This year is crucial”
On World Water Day, LWF calls for access to safe water Water essential for protection in times of COVID-19
COVID-19: Christians around the globe join ecumenical Week of Prayer On the first anniversary of pandemic, Christian churches and organizations pray for healing and hope
Gender-just lens needed for COVID-19 recovery LWF delegation to bring local faith perspectives to UN’s Commission on the Status of Women
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
LWF calls for recognition of human right to safe, clean, sustainable environment Three statements on climate justice presented at 46th Session of Human Rights Council
Argentina: "I’m convinced that dialogue is always the solution” Voices from the Communion: Ms. Karina Arntzen
COVID-19: Cuban Lutheran church extends food and psychosocial aid Assistance from the LWF reaches a growing number of people in need
Strengthening advocacy in LWF member churches through exchange and collaboration Forums focusing on climate justice and interfaith relations and peacebuilding established
Trade must serve to “overcome inequalities” LWF president sends congratulations to Okonjo-Iweala, first woman and first African to head World Trade Organization
Guatemalan church assists families recovering from hurricane impact amid COVID-19 Lutheran communion supports rural farming communities who lost everything