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Ukraine: Christian World Communions condemn assault, call for peace, invite to prayer “Peace must prevail,” say four global Christian communions who will host online prayer service on Ash Wednesday
LWF advocates for creation care at UN environment assembly LWF contributing “voices of hope and faith”
A World of Neighbours offers vision of welcoming society Church of Sweden hosts interreligious summit showcasing work to support migrants and create inclusive societies
Building inclusive societies with universal social protection Ecumenical consultation explores role of churches in strengthening social contract between governments and citizens
Action for Justice, rooted in theology and dignity for all LWF launches advocacy framework to guide work on climate, gender justice, peacebuilding, and human rights
LWF urges Uganda to protect vulnerable women In a Shadow Report to the CEDAW committee, partners call on governments to support women in refugee communities
Chile: “Seeds of Hope” for climate justice Youth engage in education, community gardening, and reforestation project
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
A peaceful solution must be found for Ukraine General Secretary calls for action to avert further conflict
Welcoming the stranger through faith and community Connecting grass-root faith actors to a global refugee response
Germany: “17 Weeks, 17 Goals” online campaign on the UN Sustainable Development Goals Bavarian campaign encourages learning and action on SDGs
