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Human Rights Council: LWF asks Nepal to prioritize rights of ethnic, religious minorities International partners call for “tangible improvements”
Poems give voice to refugees’ dignity and hope Launch of ‘I am Hope’ poems celebrates courage and talents of refugees living in Kenya
Churches are key partners for UN’s 2030 Agenda During High-Level Political Forum, LWF to launch reports on progress towards SDGs in Colombia, Indonesia, Namibia
Churches appeal to G20: Fix our broken global tax system Churches and ecumenical groups set out proposals to help low-income countries recover from COVID-19 pandemic
Romania: Protecting and preserving God’s creation Youth climate project raises awareness of climate change and its impact on the environment
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for increased efforts to combat extreme poverty Social protection can prevent extreme poverty and counteract inequality
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for increased efforts to combat violence against women Religious communities offer vital support to survivors
Lutherans and Catholics: Common Vision for joint service LWF’s World Service and Caritas Internationalis recommit to “stand together for the sake of the neighbor”
Strengthen partnerships for humanitarian action LWF joins ecumenical and interfaith partners in calling for stronger local leadership in crisis response
Three major faith-based organizations commit to Welcome the Stranger HIAS joins LWF and IRW to co-host ‘Welcoming the Stranger, Shaping the Future’ conference on World Refugee Day 2022
Youth delegates observe negotiations on the road to COP26 Insights gained strengthens local climate justice advocacy
A resource to strengthen churches’ engagement in exceptional times Updated edition and French version of The Church in the Public Space