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LWF Executive Committee meets in Tallinn LWF Executive Committee witnesses how historic Lutheran roots shape contemporary service in Estonia
Burghardt: Faith communities have unique role in nurturing hope through dialogue At UN Forum, LWF General Secretary calls for collective action to address fear-driven hate and promote inclusivity
16 Days: Call to “act now” to empower survivors At LWF’s 16 Days of Activism launch, women’s rights advocates from El Salvador and Iraq called for urgent “action now” to bring the change that is
Lutherans and Orthodox meet to prepare next dialogue session Cyprus to host first plenary of 19th Session focused on synodality and primacy in Eastern and Western traditions
Chile: Working towards healing and inclusion Bishop Esteban Alfaro on being church in a divided society
16 Days: Unite to end violence against women and girls LWF urges churches and partners to join the campaign to end sexual and gender-based violence
LWF pushes for ambitious goals, just solutions, as COP29 draws toward a close Delegates reflect on their work at COP 29 and share their expectations
A tool for faith-based contribution to gender just climate policies New LWF report: Gender Responsiveness Index for Climate Action
Church leaders amplify call to protect ecosystems, livelihoods and future generations Encouragement to LWF COP 29 delegation to insist on action that guarantees a sustainable future
Prayer to remember 1,000 days of war in Ukraine Remembering those affected by this war, and conflicts around the world
COP29: Building hope for a climate just future LWF delegates reflect on climate and their journeys of faith
Church leaders call on G20 to halt growing inequality, ramp up climate action In a letter to G20 leaders meeting in Brazil, LWF and partners call for far-reaching tax policies and meaningful climate action
