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The security of aid workers is increasingly under threat in dangerous environments such as South Sudan. Photo: Paul Jeffrey
“Are we seen as neutral?”
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4 Aug 2015
  • Humanitarian
4 Aug 2015
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Augusta Victoria Hospital staff before entering Gaza at the time of the 2014 conflict. The LWF Council has condemned the continued violence in the region. Photo: LWF Jerusalem
Middle East “needs justice not more arms”
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3 Aug 2015
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion
3 Aug 2015
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Kanchi Shrestha, 71, nurses her broken leg in a makeshift shelter. The LWF has helped Shrestha and her extended family and will help them re-build their homes. Photo: LWF Nepal
Monsoon slows reconstruction in Nepal
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30 Jul 2015
  • Humanitarian
30 Jul 2015
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LWF President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan with Bishop Yuri Novgorodov (very last row) and other pastors and church officials of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Kazakhstan, during the June visit to Astana. Photo: ELCRK
LWF president Bishop Younan visits member church in Kazakhstan
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30 Jul 2015
  • Churches
  • Theology
30 Jul 2015
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Alma Nidia Martinez believes in the power of women – and of change. Photo: LWF Central America
Nicaragua: Food security and women’s rights
news
28 Jul 2015
  • Gender
28 Jul 2015
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Young people are put through their paces at an ELCA refugee simulation exercise. Photo: LWF/R. Schlott
Young American Lutherans step into the shoes of refugees
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24 Jul 2015
  • Humanitarian
  • Churches
24 Jul 2015
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Participants of the consultations in front of the theological institute. Photo: Zsuzsanna Bolla-Horvath/ ELCH
Seeking common ground on baptism
news
24 Jul 2015
  • Unity
24 Jul 2015
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Rev. Dr Martin Junge addresses the Mennonite World Conference, saying the forgiveness of Mennonites brought Lutherans and Mennonites closer together to serve the world. Photo: Jon Carlson for Mennonite World Conference
LWF General Secretary Junge speaks at Mennonite World Conference
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24 Jul 2015
  • Unity
  • Governance
24 Jul 2015
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Rede de Diaconia members plan actions for 2015 after closing the 2014 year with positive results. Photo: FLD
Diakonia network bolstering the efforts of small Brazilian organizations
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23 Jul 2015
  • Churches
23 Jul 2015
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