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The crew of the Sea-Watch 4 meeting on deck the evening before the ship headed for the central Mediterranean off the Libyan coast. Photo: epd-bild/Thomas Lohnes

Professional rescuers and volunteers team up

German sea rescue ship starts its first mission 

Churches
Justice
News
24 Aug 2020
The ceiling of the Human Rights Council, in the Palais des Nations. Because of the COVID-19 crisis, the 44th session took place online. Photo: LWF/C. Kästner

LWF Statements to the 44th Human Rights Council

Advocacy for human rights in Guatemala, Palestine, and of migrants and indigenous populations 

Justice
News
21 Jul 2020
Carlos Hernandez migrated from Olancho, Honduras, a region heavily affected by climate change and social violence. Photo: Sean Hawkey/ LWF

COVID-19: Interfaith forum calls for protection of human rights

LWF and interfaith partners submit statement to Human Rights Council

Unity
Climate
Justice
News
08 Jul 2020
The doors of Holy Trinity in Minneapolis remained opened 24-hours supplying first aid to protestors and food to the community. Photo: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church/D. Rojas Martinez

“We cannot go back to normal”
By
Deacon David Rojas Martìnez

Churches
Justice
Blog
24 Jun 2020
The two annual reports are available for download as resources on the LWF website. Montage: LWF/ S. Gallay

Annual Reports highlight humanitarian, development, and advocacy work

Showing impact and change

Churches
Justice
Humanitarian
News
03 Jun 2020
Christian communities worldwide should be models for an economy of life in their own contexts urge the global Christian organizations. The photo shows LWF livelihoods projects in Nepal. LWF/Albin Hillert

COVID-19: Adopt an Economy of Life, urge global Christian organizations

Coronavirus pandemic a prophetic moment

Youth
Unity
Theology
News
15 May 2020
Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Working together for justice, peace and reconciliation

LWF publishes 2019 Annual Report

Youth
Unity
Theology
News
15 May 2020
The LWF calls on governments in Latin America, the Caribbean, and North America to take necessary measures to protect medical personnel. Photo by pina messina on Unsplash

COVID-19: Medical personnel must be protected

Chilean doctor and health care workers in Latin America targets of violent threats

Communion
Churches
Justice
News
12 May 2020
Internally displaced Rohingya girls at a camp in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. Photo: LWF Myanmar/Phyo Aung Hein

Put age, gender, diversity at heart of IDP policies

LWF joins collective of NGOs calling on UN panel to ensure inclusivity in dealing with Internally Displaced People

Youth
Unity
Churches
News
12 May 2020

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