Office for International Affairs and Human Rights
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"Advocacy for justice is an essential, integral part of the mission of the church. It belongs inherently to the proclamation of the word. Justice under the law of God is a witness to the universal sovereignty of God's law over all his creation."
(Statement on "Socio-political Functions and Responsibilities of Lutheran Churches," LWF Sixth Assembly, Dar es Salaam, 1977)
The LWF views engagement with the critical issues of social and economic justice and the promotion of human dignity as fundamental elements of a holistic Christian ministry and witness. Through its Office for International Affairs and Human Rights (OIAHR), the LWF seeks to strengthen, support and complement the ministries of its member churches in three major areas:
International Advocacy
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Peacemaking And Reconciliation
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Capacity-Building
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OIAHR issues an irregular e-mail bulletin on international affairs and human rights. Persons wishing to receive this bulletin, or any other information on LWF international affairs and human rights work, are invited to contact via e-mail Mr Peter Prove, or via fax no. +41/22-791 6630.
10 December 2008: 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the General Assembly on 10 December 1948. 2008 marked the 60th anniversary of this seminal landmark in the development of modern international human rights law. Find out more about the UDHR.
