News
20
Jun
Faith actors call for Global Solidarity with Refugees
20
Jun
The diversity of origins and traditions which make humanity unique are being targeted by intolerance, sometimes by brutal violence, and refugees are often on the front line of this assault. Reinforcing the traditional role of faith communities in offering sanctuary to refugees, more than 25 faith-based actors express their further commitment to upholding the dignity of refugees through offering effective protection, access to social services and fulfillment of human rights and enhancing peacebuilding efforts.
20
Jun
Faith actors call for Global Solidarity with Refugees
20
Jun
The diversity of origins and traditions which make humanity unique are being targeted by intolerance, sometimes by brutal violence, and refugees are often on the front line of this assault...
14
Jun
LWF refugee athlete tells UN to listen to refugees
14
Jun
Olympic athlete and refugee from the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, where the LWF works, Rose Nathike Lokonyen’s story quickly drew the attention of the international participants at the 5th formal...
25
Apr
“We must speak out against injustice”
25
Apr
The Lutheran World Federation has appointed human rights expert Dr Ojot Miru Ojulu to the position of Assistant General Secretary for International Affairs and Human Rights.
20
Mar
Churches in France open “Humanitarian Corridors”
20
Mar
Churches in France, among them the LWF member church, have united to welcome refugees to the country. The “Humanitarian Corridors” project follows a similar example from Italy. Its purpose is to...
14
Mar
LWF General Secretary urges upholding of human rights
14
Mar
Churches need to stand against the deterioration of humanitarian values and human rights, The Lutheran World Federation General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge, said in Germany. Referring to the...
10
Apr
Aid organizations call for protection of civilians in Syria
10
Apr
LWF statement to Brussels conference on ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region’
