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Sri Lanka: LWF condemns violence, urges religious leaders to promote peace LWF calls for protection of places of worship
Easter message: A time to reflect on new perspectives LWF Vice-President Desri Maria Sumbayak, The Indonesian Christian Church
Good Friday message: Christ on the cross has also borne away our pain LWF Vice-President Urmas Viilma, Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church
Human Rights Council: Concern for conflict-affected populations and people with albinism LWF’s intervention at 40th session of UN Human Rights Council
LWF and Caritas reaffirm shared commitment to serving the most vulnerable Caritas Internationalis and World Service discuss leveraging joint networks to bring hope at global and local levels
International NGOs in Myanmar reiterate humanitarian obligation to protect civilians in Rakhine 95,000 people in conflict areas can no longer access basic services
Guatemala: Church concern over setback in fight against impunity Interview with ILUGUA President Rev. José Pilar Álvarez Cabrera
Helping to shape Europe as a peace project Church leaders affirm ecumenical commitment to justice and human dignity
UN side event highlights churches’ successes in furthering Sustainable Development Goals A parallel event at UN Commission on the Status of Women highlights work of the ecumenical “Waking the Giant” initiative