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Report of Twelfth LWF Assembly published “Powerful opportunity to recommit to God’s mission in the world”
ELCA Bishops stand with youth in addressing gun violence and school safety Solidarity with children and youth who “March for our Lives”
Preventing sexual harassment in the office: from policy to practice Commitment to make workplaces safe for all
LWF urges UN members to support progressive refugee policies UNHCR Standing Committee Meeting: LWF and other NGOs call for protection of refugees
Visit of Pope Francis to the Ecumenical Centre will strengthen quest for unity Recognition of WCC’s important work
Strengthen communion by working more closely together Cameroon churches encouraged to collaborate on mission, diakonia and training for the ministry.
Fair living and working conditions for women Women in Central Western Europe discuss the gender gap and “MeToo”
A hopeful step for Lutheran-Catholic couples German bishops' conference opens possibility for interconfessional families to receive Eucharist together
LWF president visits humanitarian work in Myanmar “Courage, commitment and hard work for the people we serve”
LWF assists refugees returning to Somalia Skills enable young refugees to start a new life in back home
Proud to be Lutherans in the Middle East New ELCJHL bishop: church is concerned about the life of the people