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Mozambique: Supporting those who have to start all over again LWF restores water pumps, provides emergency shelter to villagers who lost everything
Southern Africa youth resolve to address climate change and gender-based violence LUCSA youth discuss LWF’s priorities for youth
Sri Lanka: LWF condemns violence, urges religious leaders to promote peace LWF calls for protection of places of worship
Human Rights Council: Concern for conflict-affected populations and people with albinism LWF’s intervention at 40th session of UN Human Rights Council
Dutch church’s work on diversity and integration inspires LWF delegates from across Europe ‘People on the Move’ workshop showcases how community housing project responds to needs of changing population
LWF and Caritas reaffirm shared commitment to serving the most vulnerable Caritas Internationalis and World Service discuss leveraging joint networks to bring hope at global and local levels
Cyclone Idai: LWF to provide clean water sources and shelter in Mozambique LWF team says “most displaced people are still in holding centers”
Industrialized nations must ‘honor moral responsibility’ to mitigate effects of climate change in Ethiopia LWF Ethiopia Representative addresses German politicians ahead of European elections
International NGOs in Myanmar reiterate humanitarian obligation to protect civilians in Rakhine 95,000 people in conflict areas can no longer access basic services
South Sudan: Human rights’ review mechanism provides strong foundation for lasting peace LWF-organized UN side event presents challenges and opportunities of implementing UPR recommendations
Nepal: Woman leader Damai chronicles her journey from bondage to leadership More than 120 local government representatives, thanks to LWF’s work among freed bonded laborers