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LWF refugee athlete tells UN to listen to refugees Rose Nathike speaks at Global Compact on Refugee consultation
Polish bishop Samiec Awarded for Work on Polish-German Reconciliation Actively working for justice, peace and reconciliation in the public space
Rediscovering the meaning of democracy Global conference encourages churches to engage critically with exclusionary populism
Churches tackling the problem of populism International conference on public theology and dialogue between cultures
“Fighting against the commodification of everything” LWF and ecumenical partners urge new economic system serving all
“We must speak out against injustice” Dr Ojot Miru Ojulu appointed LWF Assistant General Secretary for International Affairs and Human Rights
LWF pushes for peaceful resolution of conflict in Syria and respect for international law Strengthen the international instruments of justice and peace
Young people against gun violence “I believe if you see something wrong, you have to have the courage to stand up and speak out”