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Protect civic space in post-pandemic recovery LWF urges Human Rights Council to recognize key role of civil society in development and humanitarian assistance
Hope and healing for survivors of South Sudan conflict A clinical psychologist with LWF Uganda provides psychosocial support to refugees and host communities
Human Rights Council: LWF asks Nepal to prioritize rights of ethnic, religious minorities International partners call for “tangible improvements”
Poems give voice to refugees’ dignity and hope Launch of ‘I am Hope’ poems celebrates courage and talents of refugees living in Kenya
Annual report shows how LWF adapted its humanitarian and development work to COVID-19 pandemic Learning “how to operate in the middle of a new global threat”
Churches are key partners for UN’s 2030 Agenda During High-Level Political Forum, LWF to launch reports on progress towards SDGs in Colombia, Indonesia, Namibia
Churches appeal to G20: Fix our broken global tax system Churches and ecumenical groups set out proposals to help low-income countries recover from COVID-19 pandemic
Romania: Protecting and preserving God’s creation Youth climate project raises awareness of climate change and its impact on the environment
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for increased efforts to combat extreme poverty Social protection can prevent extreme poverty and counteract inequality
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for increased efforts to combat violence against women Religious communities offer vital support to survivors
Worship planning committee for 2023 Assembly appointed Creating meaningful connection between spiritual and community life
New commitments to promote gender equality At Generation Equality Forum, LWF pledges to accelerate action to prevent and respond to gender-based violence
