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The Middle East and the world need peace, not more violence LWF urges US President Trump to refrain from recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocating the US embassy
Ecumenical groups join in UN forum on business and human rights in Geneva “Stop Human Rights Abuse! – Meaningful Dialogue with Communities”
Lutheran pastor Skupch is the first woman president of Argentine ecumenical body A forum that strives for unity and peace in a fragmented world
Pleading for the rights of unaccompanied minors fleeing crisis Church of Sweden seeks urgent government protection for vulnerable youth and children from Afghanistan
A pastoral ministry that empowers migrants Costa Rican church assists youth and women seeking work in Nicaragua
Welcoming renewed UN commitment to peace in Central African Republic LWF representatives carry message to UN officials
A faith-inspired resistance to violence LWF General Secretary Junge visits indigenous community in Colombia
‘The prize gives us hope’ Guatemalan Lutheran church leader José Pilar Álvarez receives 2017 Lobbyist for Change Award
Strasbourg Institute director Dieter to receive 2017 Ratzinger Prize Recognition for contribution to Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
Integrity, the hallmark of a prophetic church leader LWF President Archbishop Musa speaks at African region workshop on gender and child rights