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Women’s rights: advocacy anchored in theology LWF and partners hold Women’s Human Rights Advocacy Training ahead of Beijing Declaration’s 30th anniversary
Palestine-Israel: LWF joins call to uphold international law, protect civilians Association of International Development Agencies condemns atrocities, calls for immediate ceasefire
Faith leaders call for global action against HIV/AIDS Prayer breakfast highlights ongoing need for united global effort
LWF delegation to attend UN Summit of the Future General Secretary Burghardt leads Lutheran presence at world leaders’ summit in New York
Churches urged to endorse call for Fossil Fuel Treaty Leaders and congregations invited to sign Faith Letter for Season of Creation’s day of action on 21 September
Indonesia: Empowering women for leadership on Nias island Women-led campaign toward economic stability, food security and leadership roles
Working to end the scourge of human trafficking Churches and faith-based organizations play a key role in educating congregations and supporting survivors in the struggle to end this billion-doll
New study group on theologies of the cross for the 21st century The LWF has initiated a study process on the theologies of the cross, to strengthen churches’ proclamation and Lutheran self-understanding.
Tales from the forest on the Polish-Belarus border Find out how Marianna responds when her rustic family life is rapidly overturned as police and soldiers take over the border zone between Poland an
Italy: Shelter for migrants on the brink of homelessness The LWF-supported Schutzhütte B1 Rifugio shelter in northern Italy provides protection and support for vulnerable women at the risk of homelessness
New study group on peace and reconciliation in war contexts A new study group will provide further theological reflection and interdisciplinary analysis of LWF’s contribution to peace and reconciliation in c
Statement: Hospitals in conflict zones must be protected LWF unequivocally condemns attacks on hospitals and medical infrastructure, following Russian missile strike that hit Kyiv children’s hospital, and
