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Delegates from LWF regions other than Latin America and the Caribbean will attend the 23rd Youth Congress of the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil. Photo: IECLB
Free to love and serve our neighbor
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15 Jul 2016
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15 Jul 2016
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An LWF staff member speaks to children as they line up before class at a school in the Ajuong Thok refugee camp in South Sudan. Rising levels of violence this week have forced the LWF to evacuate staff from the capital. Photo: ACT/Paul Jeffrey
Escalating violence in South Sudan forces LWF to evacuate staff from Juba
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15 Jul 2016
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15 Jul 2016
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LWF Council member Bishop Aaron Chuan Ching Yap says the international Lutheran-Catholic dialogue provides impetus for Malaysia’s Christians to move forward and embrace each other in a spirit of reconciliation. Photo: LWF
Lutheran-Catholic dialogue inspires closer church cooperation in Malaysia
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14 Jul 2016
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14 Jul 2016
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An LWF participant at the gender justice training course, Rita Flore, says the pain of discrimination drives her determination to overcome the situation. Photo: LWF/S.Gallay
Faith organizations sharpen human rights skills
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12 Jul 2016
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12 Jul 2016
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Bishop Jack Urame congratulates church members for 130 years of Lutheran mission in Papua New Guinea, which was celebrated on 8-10 July. He says it is important to recapture Jesus’ unique approach of preaching against social injustices. Photo: ELCPNG
Celebrating 130 years of Lutheran mission in Papua New Guinea
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12 Jul 2016
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12 Jul 2016
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Mozambique human rights defenders discuss the human rights situation in Mozambique with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). From left, Sousa Goncalves Chele, head of strategic planning department of the Human Rights League-Mozambique, Dr. Alice Mabota, founder of the Human Rights League, LWF Advocacy Officer in Mozambique Nordine Ferrao, LWF Project Coordinator in Beira (Mozambique) Luis Maibeque Gonda , LWF Advocacy Officer Dr Ojot Ojulu, High Commissioner Zeid Raâ
“Courageous people like you give us hope”
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7 Jul 2016
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7 Jul 2016
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Randa Osman Al-Majalis (left) and Rebecca Makki (right), two of the top five students from Ajoung Thok awarded by the ministry. Photo: LWF/ A. Mwaura
South Sudan: Refugee students shine in final exams
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7 Jul 2016
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7 Jul 2016
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The Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus helps to diffuse tension and reconcile communities in the southwestern region of Gambella. At a recent workshop, trainees washed the feet of a man, woman, youth and child, as a sign of love and respect. Photo: EECMY Peace Office
Ethiopian church fosters peace and reconciliation in Gambella
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7 Jul 2016
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7 Jul 2016
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Holding the green card: members of the LWF Council vote on a proposal at the 2016 Council meeting. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux
Council 2016: moving the LWF toward the Twelfth Assembly
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6 Jul 2016
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6 Jul 2016
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