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LWF General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt visits the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre. Here, in conversation with ELCT Presiding Bishop Dr Fredrick Shoo (left) and KCMC executive director Prof. Gileard Masenga (right). All photos: LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF General Secretary begins first member church visit to Africa
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28 Mar 2022
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28 Mar 2022
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Refugee families from Ukraine make for the bus that is to take them from the Vyšné Nemecké border crossing between Slovakia and Ukraine and further into Slovakia, on 11 March. The Vyšné Nemecké border crossing connects Slovakia with the city of Uzhgorod in Ukraine. The crossing sees up to some 10,000 refugees arrive each day since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. A range of faith-based, civil society and humanitarian organizations provide immediate support to refugees as t
Slovakia: ’A test of our faith, in deed and in action’
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25 Mar 2022
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25 Mar 2022
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After an eight-month dry season, the riverbed of Tsanaga River lies dry at the outskirts of the city of Maroua, Cameroon. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Human Rights Council: LWF welcomes appointment of special rapporteur for climate
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24 Mar 2022
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24 Mar 2022
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Demonstrators at a ‘Youth and Public Empowerment Day’ during COP26 in Glasgow last November. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert
CSW66: Young people call for action not words
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23 Mar 2022
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23 Mar 2022
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Prayer, worship, and Bible study are central aspects of LWF’s Assembly life. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Shaping the spiritual and community life of the Thirteenth Assembly
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23 Mar 2022
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23 Mar 2022
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Representatives from more than ten different religions gather at an interfaith service in Garnethill Synagogue, Glasgow, on the opening day of a United Nations climate change conference. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Human Rights Council: Upholding the right to freedom of religion or belief
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22 Mar 2022
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22 Mar 2022
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Dome of the Berlin Cathedral. Photo: Jutta Engelage
Ukraine: Lutheran bishops from Ukraine and Russia join prayer for peace
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22 Mar 2022
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22 Mar 2022
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The Lutheran World Federation and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bavaria (Mission EineWelt) support and partner with the Lutheran Church in the Philippines Biblical-Vocation Lay Institute. Photo: J.C.Valeriano/LCP
Philippines: Training program equips lay leaders to share the Gospel
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21 Mar 2022
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21 Mar 2022
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The LWF calls on youth leaders to engage in advocacy for climate and intergenerational justice. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF announces grants for youth-led climate projects 
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21 Mar 2022
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21 Mar 2022
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