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New website for LWF Thirteenth Assembly Information in four languages on assembly theme, host church and ongoing preparations
Building inclusive societies with universal social protection Ecumenical consultation explores role of churches in strengthening social contract between governments and citizens
Chile: “Seeds of Hope” for climate justice Youth engage in education, community gardening, and reforestation project
COVID-19 rapid response fund: “A shared commitment to leave no one behind” Over EUR 1.1 million distributed to 181 member church projects in 53 countries
LWF welcomes new UNICEF director Following five decades of fruitful partnership, LWF urges “stronger collaboration for our shared mission”
Preparing next phase of Jewish-Christian encounter LWF taskforce steps up work on study document to equip churches for renewal of Jewish-Lutheran relations
‘You are not alone,’ LWF reassures Cuban church and people LWF General Secretary Burghardt shares deep concern over worsening social and economic conditions
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
LAC: Member churches and World Service programs explore deeper collaboration New LWF guidelines offer possibilities for joint engagement in serving the most vulnerable people
16 Days: LWF steps up commitments to end gender-based violence Webinar highlights global advocacy and local action to empower women in Asia, Africa and Latin America
Burghardt: Churches called to be agents of positive change During installation service, LWF’s new General Secretary calls on churches to “walk the talk” for reconciliation
COP26: LWF Delegates “disappointed but not disheartened by the lack of results” Advocacy and actions for climate justice continue (LWI) – While there have been some…
