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16
Jun
COVID-19: “Too many people” lack vaccine access
16
Jun
The continued Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, and the escalating violence including killing of innocent victims threatens people’s lives, human rights and dignity, and violates international humanitarian laws and principles. With no solution reached thus far, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has renewed its call for peace and justice for all.
16
Jun
COVID-19: “Too many people” lack vaccine access
16
Jun
The continued Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, and the escalating violence including killing of innocent victims threatens people’s lives, human rights and dignity, and violates...
14
Jun
“Shocking and disturbing” global food crisis requires sustainable response
14
Jun
It is “shocking and deeply disturbing” that nearly 193 million people in 53 countries experience a food crisis yet there is enough in the world to feed everyone. The Lutheran World Federation (LWF)...
2
May
Poland: Local LWF Assembly planning is progressing well
2
May
Anna Wrzesińska, Chairperson of the Local Assembly Planning Committee (LAPC), spoke during the synod meeting of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland (ECACP), which took place...
16
Mar
Nepal: Fostering resilience through water, sanitation and health
16
Mar
The LWF is accompanying vulnerable populations in Dhanusa and Morang, Nepal, through water, sanitation and health (WASH) projects. The initiatives aim to enhance their capacity to recover from the...
15
Mar
LWF advocates for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines at Human Rights Council
15
Mar
At the 49th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Lutheran World Federation advocated for equitable and universal access of COVID-19 vaccines.
11
Feb
Building inclusive societies with universal social protection
11
Feb
The COVID-19 pandemic “has clearly revealed the need for social protection for all people. It therefore challenges the churches to rethink our approach to building more just and inclusive societies.”
4
Feb
COVID-19 rapid response fund: “A shared commitment to leave no one behind”
4
Feb
Through the LWF Rapid Response Fund, the communion was able to rally support and provide direct and indirect relief to congregations and local communities facing the unprecedented challenges of the...
16
Dec
COVID-19: LWF and partners advocate for equitable vaccine access
16
Dec
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in collaboration with Oxfam and 12 other partners are advocating to ensure refugees and displaced persons have access to COVID-19 vaccines.
8
Oct
Honduras: "We go without fear, we bless them”
8
Oct
In this Voices from the Communion, The Christian Lutheran Church of Honduras President Pastor Rev. Julio Cabellero talks about the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic presents for his church in addition...
6
Sep
Call for proposals: Member church projects and COVID-19 response
6
Sep
The LWF has issued an open call to its member churches to submit proposals for new long-term projects starting in 2023 and for the fourth phase of its ongoing COVID-19 RRF.
17
Aug
COVID-19: India’s churches help women achieve economic independence
17
Aug
As tailoring requests from the Lutheran congregation in the Chindwara region of India began to pour in, other women took notice of the formerly impoverished mother of five daughters, now, an...
15
Jul
Protect civic space in post-pandemic recovery
15
Jul
The 47th session of the UNHRC ended on 13 July, adopting resolutions which include a key commitment to protecting the “essential role of civil society” in the post-pandemic period. The LWF has been...
14
Jul
Hope and healing for survivors of South Sudan conflict
14
Jul
Over the past decade, thousands of South Sudanese refugees have fled into neighboring Uganda to escape from violent conflicts throughout the country. Many suffer from despair after losing relatives...
6
Jul
Churches appeal to G20: Fix our broken global tax system
6
Jul
The LWF has joined Christian churches and ecumenical organizations in urging the G20 group of wealthy nations to adopt a radical reform of the international taxation system. In a letter addressed to...
22
Jun
Finance chairperson thanks LWF’s churches and partners for “faithful support”
22
Jun
LWF Council receives 2020 financial results
21
Jun
Junge highlights LWF’s agility, resilience, clarity of mission
21
Jun
The LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has highlighted the agility and resilience of the organization in responding to the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic. The creativity and commitment...
18
Jun
LWF President: “Be witnesses of radical hope”
18
Jun
The LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa has urged all member churches to be witnesses of “radical hope” as they look forward to the next Assembly to be held in Krakow, Poland in 2023. In...
11
Jun
Global Young Reformers Network: A place to connect with the wider church
11
Jun
The Global Young Reformers Network 2.0 is “a place for youth to organize and connect with the wider church,” said the LWF LWF Program Executive for Youth Ms. Savanna Sullivan where she shared her...
9
Jun
COVID-19: Faith leaders urge G7 to end vaccine inequality
9
Jun
Faith leaders from the around the world have written an open letter to Boris Johnson and G7 leaders ahead of their summit on Friday calling for vaccine patents to be waived and an increase in funding...
8
Jun
Allow medical and humanitarian access to Gaza
8
Jun
The ACT Palestine Forum, an ecumenical coalition of Christian churches and aid organizations, is calling on the Israeli government to allow humanitarian access for medical staff in the Gaza Strip to...
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...
24
May
COVID-19 response must include ‘Health for all’
24
May
The LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has joined other leaders of religious and humanitarian organizations in calling for a global ‘Health for All’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
21
May
COVID-19: Nepal needs additional support for ‘people in distress’
21
May
Amid a new countrywide lockdown to avert the spread of a second wave of COVID-19, the Nepal Evangelical Lutheran Church (NELC) has requested prayers and support to continue offering hope to...
20
May
New study: Critical to rethink risk, resilience, and debt relief
20
May
A new study titled “Climate change, Debt and COVID-19”, analyzes a vicious cycle: climate change and COVID-19 are producing massive costs, exacerbating debt in the poorest countries. The study...
28
Apr
Religious leaders call on G7 for vaccine equity
28
Apr
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has joined almost one hundred and fifty faith leaders from around the globe in calling on the world’s richest nations to ensure more equitable access to...
26
Apr
COVID-19: Indian Churches lose two leaders in same week
26
Apr
The Lutheran World Federation joins with the United Evangelical Lutheran Churches in India to mourn the loss of two leaders in the same week. Their deaths, one from COVID-19, come as the nation is...
9
Apr
LWF welcomes plans for restoration of U.S. assistance for East Jerusalem hospitals
9
Apr
The LWF welcomes plans for the restoration of U.S. funding to the Palestinians, which will include much needed support for the East Jerusalem Hospital Network. The funding had been cut in 2018,...
7
Apr
COVID-19: “Tree of Life” initiative launched by Palestinian bishop
7
Apr
Prompted to remember those who have died of the virus, Bishop Sani Ibrahim Azar of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land launched a memorial to plant an olive or native tree for...
