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Human Rights Council: Upholding the right to freedom of religion or belief Protecting the safety and security of minorities
USA: It matters to young people that issues of justice be a part of “Gospel work” Voices from the Communion: Daniel Kirschbaum, ELCA Program Director for Young Adult Ministry
CSW66: Women must lead the way out of climate crisis LWF and ELCA host event exploring ways in which women are driving movement for more sustainable living
Uphold rights and dignity of women fleeing conflict On International Women’s Day, Lutheran leaders focus on ways that women are impacted by war and violence
Assembly: LWF invites member churches to nominate delegates Looking forward to gathering as a global communion
A pall of ashes covers Ukraine: Christians join prayer for peace Online ecumenical service on Ash Wednesday features testimonies from Ukrainian towns and cities under attack
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
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
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
