News
19
Oct
Webinar series: Visions for transformative climate action
19
Oct
The Interfaith Liaison Committee to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which the LWF is part of, is planning a series of webinars in October and November – around the time of the postponed United Nations Conference of Parties (COP).
19
Oct
Webinar series: Visions for transformative climate action
19
Oct
The Interfaith Liaison Committee to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which the LWF is part of, is planning a series of webinars in October and November – around the...
12
Oct
Debt cancellation: a moral imperative during pandemic
12
Oct
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge has written to the heads of global financial institutions urging them to consider the moral imperative of debt cancellation...
1
Oct
LWF calls for urgent action on women’s rights
1
Oct
The LWF is urging world leaders, meeting at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on 1 October, to “safeguard the gains made in gender equality and women’s empowerment and to commit to further...
28
Sep
Human Rights Council: Concern about sexual violence in South Sudan
28
Sep
The LWF has expressed “deep concern” about the high incidence of sexual and gender-based violence in South Sudan.
24
Sep
Statement urges lifting of unilateral sanctions
24
Sep
The LWF has joined with other faith-based organizations to underline the negative impact that sanctions have on the most vulnerable members of society.
23
Sep
Christian organizations representing 2.8 billion people call for more compassionate EU migration policy
23
Sep
LWF joined Christian organizations worldwide in a statement on the dire situation of migrants and refugees in Europe, calling for a more compassionate approach. Together, the organizations signing...
11
Sep
LWF calls for health care without discrimination for Palestinians in Gaza
11
Sep
The LWF is again raising the alarm on the difficult health care situation for Palestinians living in the Gaza strip. LWF has signed onto a statement with, the Association of International Development...
17
Aug
In solidarity with people and churches of Zimbabwe
17
Aug
Joining in prayer with the people of Zimbabwe, the Lutheran World Federation, the World Council of Churches, the World Communion of Reformed Churches, and the World Methodist Council expressed...
31
Jul
LWF brochure: “The critical role of faith actors in national climate debate”
31
Jul
An LWF guide with the title “The critical role of faith actors in national climate debate” published recently in English and Spanish explains the Nationally Determined Contributions, and the faith-...
24
Jul
LWF publication on “Transformative Readings of Sacred Scriptures” available in German
24
Jul
The LWF publication Heilige Schriften heute verstehen: Christen und Muslime im Dialog. The German edition of the publication Transformative Readings of Sacred Scriptures: Christians and Muslims in...
13
Jul
G20 urged to take ambitious action in the wake of the COVID-19 and economic crises
13
Jul
The LWF, together with the World Council of Churches, World Communion of Reformed Churches and Council for World Mission, calls on the Group of 20 to utilize the “unprecedented opening to...
8
Jul
COVID-19: Interfaith forum calls for protection of human rights
8
Jul
The global pandemic of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and climate change are both heavily affecting those already vulnerable, and aggravating the human rights situations in many countries. To...
29
Jun
Annexation will undermine peace in Middle East
29
Jun
Leading ecumenical organizations are urging the international community to oppose Israel’s planned annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank.
3
Jun
Annual Reports highlight humanitarian, development, and advocacy work
3
Jun
The LWF has issued two annual reports highlighting its humanitarian, development and advocacy work in 2019. They complement the global LWF Annual Report 2019, which was issued in early May.
20
May
LWF joins inter-agency call against annexation of Palestinian territory
20
May
The LWF joins a call by the Association of International Development Agencies on the Government of Israel to forgo plans to further annex areas of the occupied Palestinian territory, including much...
19
May
COVID-19: leading the church in post-crisis world
19
May
Rev. Ruth Wolff-Bonsirven, is an ‘inspectrice ecclésiastique’ or leader of the church in Alsace-Lorraine in eastern France. In mid-March she became sick with the COVID-19 virus, just as the death...
15
May
COVID-19: Adopt an Economy of Life, urge global Christian organizations
15
May
In a joint message, the LWF, WCC, WCRC, and Council of World Mission have urged governments to bolster support for healthcare and social protection. They further called for debt cancellation and the...
15
May
Working together for justice, peace and reconciliation
15
May
The LWF Annual Report for the work carried out in 2019 is now available. The report highlights the Communion Office collaboration with churches as they witness in their local and global contexts, and...
12
May
Put age, gender, diversity at heart of IDP policies
12
May
The LWF has joined a collective of NGOs calling for a more inclusive approach by States and other authorities dealing with Internally Displaced People.
30
Apr
COVID-19: Churches in frontline against ‘silent pandemic’
30
Apr
As new data emerges about an increase in domestic violence since the start of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease, the LWF leaders have joined the United Nations in warning about this “silent pandemic...
22
Apr
Earth Day: Acting to prevent hardship and suffering in the future
22
Apr
Observing today’s Earth Day, the LWF, together with other inter-faith groups active at UNFCCC conferences has issued a statement. It calls on the UNFCCC, all governments, and all people, to build...
22
Apr
Earth Day: Rethinking our ecological footprint
22
Apr
Earth Day which is observed on 22 April was an occasion for two young climate activists to measure their ecological footprint. Observed since 1970 and promoted by the United Nations as the...
31
Mar
HRC: LWF advocates for the rights of the most vulnerable
31
Mar
At the 43rd session of the UNHRC, the LWF organized a side event on access to health and delivered oral statements on climate change and human rights, two issues which LWF has identified as being of...
30
Mar
Leave no one behind in fight against COVID-19
30
Mar
As the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread around the world, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has called for a rapid and inclusive response that protects the human rights...
27
Mar
COVID-19: Churches in U.S. call for end to Middle East sanctions
27
Mar
In light of the growing crisis because of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, an ecumenical coalition of U.S. based Christian churches and agencies working in the Middle East has written to...
11
Mar
Lutheran and Catholic leaders call on EU to support refugees
11
Mar
Lutheran and Catholic bishops in the Nordic countries have issued an unprecedented joint statement urging Europe’s leaders to act responsibly towards refugees fleeing from violence and conflict...
26
Feb
LWF joins prayer chain for climate justice
26
Feb
Churches and individuals urged to take part in 10-month initiative leading up to COP26 climate summit
