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COP26: Call to “keep 1.5 alive” and lift up missing voices LWF General Secretary grateful for youth leadership for climate justice
South Africa: Speaking truth to power with compassion Voices from the Communion: Khulekani Magwaza, LWF Council member and COP26 youth delegate
COP26: People of faith demand climate justice for the most vulnerable “We need bold action to ensure climate justice,” says LWF General Secretary
COP26: Thirty-two young people to represent LWF at climate summit Online-format ensures broad participation
“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
Palestine: Teaching youth how to care for the earth Strengthening the young generation for climate justice advocacy through empowerment and practice
COP26: Call for nominations to LWF youth delegation Acting for climate justice as people of faith and strengthening youth leadership
Churches must join forces to combat crime of human trafficking LWF and WCC highlight need to listen to survivors’ voices and step-up prevention among communities at risk
Indonesia: Encouraging spiritual awareness on climate justice among youth KN-LWF establishes Lutheran City Forest and launches social media campaign