News
23
Jun
Vital role of faith in refugee protection and integration
23
Jun
Leaders of Christian, Muslim and Jewish groups responding to refugee crises in different parts of the world gathered in Geneva on 20 June to share best practices in an increasingly challenging global context. Representatives of more than 50 faith-based organizations are taking part in a two-day conference entitled ‘Welcoming the Stranger, Shaping the Future’. The event is a joint initiative of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in partnership with Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) and HIAS, the Jewish humanitarian group working with refugees and asylum seekers.
23
Jun
Vital role of faith in refugee protection and integration
23
Jun
Leaders of Christian, Muslim and Jewish groups responding to refugee crises in different parts of the world gathered in Geneva on 20 June to share best practices in an increasingly challenging global...
21
Jun
Standing together to strengthen refugee response
21
Jun
Leaders of Christian, Muslim and Jewish groups responding to refugee crises in different parts of the world gathered in Geneva on 20 June to share best practices in an increasingly challenging global...
16
Jun
Human rights council: advocating with communities from local to global to local
16
Jun
The 50th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) started this week, The Action for Justice unit leads the Lutheran World Federations’ (LWF) advocacy work at the sessions, connecting local...
13
Jun
LWF calls for end to war in Ukraine and “bolder efforts” to address other conflicts
13
Jun
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has reiterated its previous calls for Russia’s immediate withdrawal from Ukraine, and urged greater investment by the international community in peaceful means of...
1
Jun
LWF youth amplify ‘Peace Messengers’ role in churches and communities
1
Jun
Youth representing all seven regions of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) continue to promote 2022 as the Global Young Reformers’ Year of Peace, as they gather in-person for the third international...
25
May
Interfaith relations: Gathering around the Tree of Life
25
May
In times of hostility and polarization, the biggest challenge facing people of faith is “to raise up leaders” who can heal divisions and strengthen relationships across the different religious...
12
Apr
Welcoming the stranger, living as neighbors
12
Apr
Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders are joining forces to strengthen their shared response to the world’s unprecedented refugee crisis.
24
Mar
Human Rights Council: LWF welcomes appointment of special rapporteur for climate
24
Mar
At the 49th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and its interfaith partners welcomed the appointment of the first UN Special Rapporteur on...
22
Mar
Human Rights Council: Upholding the right to freedom of religion or belief
22
Mar
At the 49th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in partnership with the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) expressed concern about...
3
Mar
A pall of ashes covers Ukraine: Christians join prayer for peace
3
Mar
On Ash Wednesday, 2 March, Christians from around the globe joined in a powerful prayer service of lament and solidarity with all those suffering from the effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The...
24
Feb
Ukraine: Christian World Communions condemn assault, call for peace, invite to prayer
24
Feb
Four Christian World Communions are strongly condemning the advance of the Russian military into Ukraine and the assault that began on the night of 24 February 2022.
17
Feb
A World of Neighbours offers vision of welcoming society
17
Feb
‘Keeping our humanity’ is the theme of an online interfaith summit taking place from 20 to 24 February, organized by the European interreligious network ‘A World of Neighbours’ (AWoN). Initiated by...
1
Feb
Preparing next phase of Jewish-Christian encounter
1
Feb
A task force of the LWF has been meeting to prepare a study document focused on equipping member churches to engage in dialogue with Jewish communities. In the context of the 2023 Krakow Assembly and...
20
Jan
Welcoming the stranger through faith and community
20
Jan
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW), the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) and other faith partners are working together to improve the understanding and support for...
1
Dec
Recognizing faith-based perspectives in protecting displaced persons
1
Dec
The LWF has joined hands with other faith-based humanitarian, development and advocacy organizations to push for a stronger recognition of the unique role that faith-based organizations (FBOs) play...
5
Nov
Interfaith peacebuilding through short films
5
Nov
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) participated in the Geneva Peace Week from 1 to 5 November with a video highlighting the way short films can be a powerful tool in the work of interfaith...
1
Nov
COP26: Together across faiths, for climate justice
1
Nov
COP26 is underway, and as the conference officially opened, the Lutheran World Federation joined religious leaders from a range of faiths and traditions gathered in Glasgow to express shared, urgent...
15
Oct
“Famine is preventable, we must act immediately”
15
Oct
In a joint statement for World Food Day (16 October), the Lutheran World Federation and faith partners, denounce food insecurity.
21
Sep
International Day of Peace: LWF calls for proposals of youth-led projects
21
Sep
The LWF has invited young people in its member churches to propose projects that advance the promotion of peace in their communities and build societies where all people are included. Youth—under 30...
18
Jun
Three major faith-based organizations commit to Welcome the Stranger
18
Jun
Three of the world’s leading Jewish, Islamic and Christian humanitarian organisations are teaming up to strengthen faith-based responses to the world’s unprecedented refugee crisis, as growing...
11
Jun
Short films showcase interfaith harmony in Indonesia
11
Jun
Four short films about interfaith dialogue and co-existence in Indonesia were the focus of a 9 June webinar, jointly organized by the LWF, the Norwegian Center for Holocaust and Minority Studies and...
28
May
Sowing seeds of hope in soil of online conversation
28
May
Churches have a responsibility to educate, equip and engage on social media to promote a culture of respect, counter hate speech and sow seeds of hope. That was the message from panelists at a...
12
May
LWF sends Eid greetings to Muslim and interfaith partner organizations
12
May
The LWF has sent greetings to Muslim colleagues in partner organizations who are celebrating the feast of Eid al-Fitr at the end of their holy month of Ramadan. The festival is marked by Muslims...
5
Mar
LWF condemns violence, calls for prayers for Myanmar
5
Mar
In a statement issued on 5 March the Lutheran World Federation has condemned violence against demonstrators in Myanmar and called for restraint and peaceful solutions to end the political crisis in...
25
Feb
Strengthening advocacy in LWF member churches through exchange and collaboration
25
Feb
Through its Action for Justice Unit, the LWF has initiated two forums focusing on climate justice and interfaith relations and peacebuilding. The forums will support and promote the advocacy work of...
16
Feb
Faith groups raise voices of refugees and asylum seekers
16
Feb
Swedish Lutheran Sister Karin Johansson knows just how difficult it is to change the minds of legislators and decision makers responding to the influx of refugees in her native country. For the past...
11
Feb
A crucial role in making the voices of refugees heard
11
Feb
In a webinar on “The global compact for refugees and the role of faith-based organizations”, representatives from the German and Italian government, as well as LWF’s partner Islamic Relief Worldwide...
