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Ethiopia: LWF in solidarity with church and people yearning for peace General Secretary Anne Burghardt sends message of encouragement to EECMY President
Interfaith peacebuilding through short films LWF showcases grassroots initiatives from Iraq and Indonesia during Geneva Peace Week
South Africa: Speaking truth to power with compassion Voices from the Communion: Khulekani Magwaza, LWF Council member and COP26 youth delegate
COP26: People of faith demand climate justice for the most vulnerable “We need bold action to ensure climate justice,” says LWF General Secretary
Nigerian Refugees in Cameroon Transform Desert Land into a “Great Green Wall” Strategically building towards sustainable community-based solutions
COP26: Together across faiths, for climate justice Religious leaders stand united as COP26 gets underway
Passion for the world: in conversation with Martin Junge LWF’s outgoing General Secretary reflects on the life-saving work to protect, support, advocate and empower
Climate crisis needs reset of global economic model LWF joins leaders of other Christian organizations in urgent appeal to heads of G20 nations ahead of Rome summit