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LWF and partners call for leadership and immediate action for displaced people “Bold moves are required to prevent the systemic failures we have repeatedly witnessed”
LWF joins Climate and Environment Charter Call to COP26 decision-makers to step up climate and humanitarian efforts
COP26: Thirty-two young people to represent LWF at climate summit Online-format ensures broad participation
Polish church speaks out on situation at Poland-Belarus border Committed to “stand up for those who have no voice”
“Famine is preventable, we must act immediately” World Food Day: LWF and faith partners call for immediate action to end food insecurity
Human Rights Council: LWF and member churches in Namibia and Sierra Leone submit statements defending human rights LWF with member churches in Namibia and Sierra Leone engages governments through UPR mechanism
Honduras: "We go without fear, we bless them” Voices from the Communion: Pastor President Julio Caballero of the Christian Lutheran Church of Honduras
“I heard of signs of peace in South Sudan, so I decided to come back” LWF works to prepare conditions for a safe return and re-integration of South Sudanese into their home communities
“An unequivocal ‘no’ to violence against children” LWF and End Violence Partnership join hands to raise awareness and work to end violence against children
International Day of Peace: LWF calls for proposals of youth-led projects LWF invites churches to advance the role of young people in peacebuilding
A new phase in faith-based advocacy for gender justice LWF joins in amplifying lessons learned in affirming women’s human rights and gender justice
