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Open dialogue and training at Holy Land gender justice seminar The Lutheran World Federation's gender justice policy has been translated into Arabic.
Changing laws and patriarchal attitudes go hand in hand Arabic version of LWF Gender Justice Policy launched in West Bank and Gaza
Connected through music (LWI) - Seven young people in Argentina have found a way of expressing their faith through music.
Children's rights key to fighting injustice and poverty Eliminate poverty and violence through theology
Kenya’s decision to end refugee hosting will increase risks for thousands LWF joins call to uphold the rights of refugees
Make the Twelfth Assembly “your Assembly” GENEVA, 10 May 2016 (LWI) - A 365-day countdown to The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Twelfth Assembly kicks off today, with an invitation to memb
Water and sanitation in Njumanzi How LWF improves water supply and sanitation in the refugee settlement
A "wonderful" sign of the calling into Church unity Canadian Bishop Johnson reflects on the ecumenical commemoration in Lund
Caring for the children of Palestine Jerusalem’s Augusta Victoria Hospital specializes in the treatment of kidney disease and cancer treatment.
“We stand with you as you stand with vulnerable people” GENEVA, 3 May 2016 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed deep concern over hate messages against the diaconal service arm of th
Severe quake damage to Kumamoto’s Lutheran churches and schools Lutheran church assists affected residents, assesses damage