Press Inquiries
World Humanitarian Day - Online Press Kit
19 August 2019
Selfless service at the front line #WomenHumanitarians
Full Press Kit
International Youth Day 2019 - Online Press Kit
12 August 2019
“Transforming Education”
Full Press KitInternational Youth Day - Ecumenical Center at the Visser’t Hoofts Hall event
- Early 2019 Press Releases
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- 20 June 2019: World Refugee Day 2019 - Full Online Press Kit | Shareable materials for this event #WithRefugees
- 13–18 June 2019: Council 2019 - Full Online Press Kit | Daily updates, concerning the LWF Council documents, during and after the Council
- 24 April 2019: Sri Lanka: LWF condemns violence, urges religious leaders to promote peace - LWF calls for protection of places of worship - Full statement | Full story
- 20 April 2019: Easter message: A time to reflect on new perspectives - LWF Vice-President Desri Maria Sumbayak - EN | DE | ES | FR | BI | KS
- 18 April 2019: Good Friday message: Christ on the cross has also borne away our pain - LWF Vice-President Urmas Viilma - EN | DE | ES | FR | EE | BI | KS
- 9 April 2019: Human Rights Council: Concern for conflict-affected populations and people with albinism - LWF’s intervention at 40th session of UN Human Rights Council
- 3 April 2019: Statement from Notre Dame Consultation: Visible Unity and Common Witness
- 18 March 2019: Solidarity following mosque attacks in Christchurch
- 29 January 2019: LWF condemns stifling of democracy in Venezuela
- 22 January 2019: International NGOs call for unrestricted access to affected populations in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
- 1st January 2019: LWF New Year Message: ‘Seek peace and pursue it’ - General Secretary Junge invites Lutheran churches to be peacebuilders - EN | DE | ES | FR
- 2018 Press Releases
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- 14 December 2018: 2018 LWF Christmas message: “Do not be afraid” - Archbishop Musa invites Christians to conquer fear of others - EN | DE | ES | FR
- 10 December 2018: 70 years on: upholding the dignity of every human being - "LWF reaffirms Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a framework for safeguarding human dignity" - EN | DE | ES | FR
- 21 November 2018: Act now to avoid climate catastrophe, faith groups urge - "Limiting Global Warming to 1.5°C" report released
- 8 September 2018: US Cuts Funding to East Jerusalem Hospital Network - "Critical to ensure ongoing, lifesaving treatment for patients from the West Bank and Gaza"
- 17 August 2018: World Humanitarian Day: LWF calls for protection of humanitarian space
- 7 August 2018: Lutherans concerned about Jewish nation-state law - Full ELCJHL statement | Full Story
- 2 August 2018: LWF concerned about rising violence in Nicaragua
- 2 July 2018: Council approves new strategy for the LWF - EN | PHOTOS
- 29 June 2018: LWF reports sound financial situation - EN | PHOTOS
- 28 June 2018: Report of the LWF General Secretary to the Council - EN | PHOTOS
- 28 June 2018: LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa addresses Council in Geneva - EN | PHOTOS
- 5 June 2018: LWF General Secretary awarded St Henry’s Cross
- 14 May 2018: Call for de-escalation of violence in the Holy Land
- 2 May 2018: The world needs robust implementation guidelines for the Paris Agreement
- 14 April 2018: Statement by the LWF President and General Secretary on the escalation of military conflict in Syria
- 28 March 2018: “...He has risen…” - Easter message by LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa
- 27 March 2018: The cross that transforms - Good Friday message by LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge
- 17 January 2018: Lund cross to be placed in Ecumenical Center, Geneva
- 2017 Press Releases
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- 8 December 2017: LWF offers “Christ of Bojayá” to Pope Francis, symbolizing hope for unity and reconciliation
- 7 December 2017: LWF President Musa meets Pope Francis and calls for “pastoral ecumenism”
- 6 December 2017: LWF urges US President Trump to refrain from recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocating the US embassy
- 13 November 2017: Global church leaders urge COP23 to take action
- 5 November 2017: The World Council of Churches, ACT Alliance, Lutheran World Federation - together representing more than half a billion Christians worldwide - issue a united call for action on climate justice.
- 31 October 2017: Pastoral responsibility toward sharing of the Eucharist - Joint LWF - PCPCU statement on Reformation Day 2017
- 21 October 2017: Augsburg Peace Prize awarded to LWF General Secretary
- 20 June 2017: World Refugee Day: Extend the hand of welcome
- 2 June 2017: Climate justice must be prioritized, say ACT Alliance, the Lutheran World Federation and the World Council of Churches
- 16 May 2017: Called to turn outward with gratitude for service - Message of the LWF Twelfth Assembly
- 7 May 2017: LWF Twelfth Assembly in Namibia – a historic global gathering to mark the ongoing reformation
- 4 April, 2017: Dr Denis Mukwege keynote speech at LWF Assembly in Namibia
- 16 March 2017: International voting for young preacher open
- 2016 Press Releases
- 2015 Press Releases
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- 27 November 2015: LWF, ACT Alliance and WCC jointly call for a fair, ambitious agreement
- 3 November 2015: Climate activist Yeb Saño to reach Geneva November 3
- 5 October 2015: UNHCR panel discussion - People of faith for people in need
- 19 August 2015: Media invitation to global gathering of young Lutherans
- 23 June 2015: LWF announces decision not to invest in fossil fuels
- 19 June 2015: LWF Council meeting in Geneva - Update: EN | DE
- 22 April 2015: A Clear and Compelling Need to Save Mediterranean Refugees - EN | DE
- 17 April 2015: LWF Update on Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya - Update: EN | DE
- 13 April 2015: LWF Advocates for Gaza Reconstruction
- 15 January 2015: Lutherans and Catholics Plan Joint Ecumenical Commemoration in 2016 - JOINT LWF-PCPCU PRESS RELEASE: EN | DE
- 8 January 2015: LWF Condemns Disregard for Human Life in Paris Killings
- 2014 Press Releases
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- 19 December 2014: From Conflict to Communion - LWF and the Vatican Announce Common Liturgical Material for 2017 - EN | DE
- 11 December 2014: LWF Leaders Urge Member Churches to Advocate for Syrian Refugees, who risk hunger and starvation - EN | DE
- 9 December 2014: Cash-Flow Crisis of Augusta Victoria Hospital Averted - EN | DE
- 2 December 2014: 365 Days of Fasting Launched at COP20 - “Fast-for-the-Climate” campaign - EN | DE
- 14 November 2014: General Secretary Urges Mexican Church to Defend the Value of Each Human Being - Shocking news about disappearance and death of 43 students - EN- DE
- 23 October 2014: An invitation to join in the three-year process of global and regional initiatives to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation - EN | DE
- 25 September 2014: LWF Solidarity with Churches and Communities Affected by Ebola Crisis - EN | DE
- 25 August 2014: LWF and Islamic Relief Sign Memorandum of Understanding
- 07 August 2014: South Sudan: LWF Condemns Aid Workers’ Killing, Evacuates Maban Staff amid Growing Insecurity - EN | DE
- 8 July 2014: LWF General Secretary Junge and Cardinal Koch Share their Views on Understanding of the Church - EN | DE
- 29 April 2014: LWF Joins Call to End Violence against Civilians in South Sudan - EN | DE
- 25 April 2014: LWF Pleads for Cessation of Hostilities and Humanitarian Access to Civilians in South Sudan - EN | DE
- 17 April 2014: LWF Council 2014 (from 12-17 June 2014 in Medan, Indonesia) – Invitation to the Media
- 10 April 2014: LWF Encouraged By Sustained Advocacy to Resolve Financial Situation at Augusta Victoria Hospital - EN | DE
- 3 April 2014: LWF Deeply Concerned about Suspended Activities’ Impact on Communities in Myanmar - EN | DE
- 27 March 2014: Ecumenical Organizations Discuss Swiss Immigration Vote with Geneva Authorities - EN | DE
- 27 February 2014: Nigeria: People of Faith Affirming the Sanctity of Life amid Challenges - EN | DE
- 20 February 2014: Deep Concern over Impact of Swiss Vote on Massive Immigration - EN | DE
- 20 February 2014: Ukrainian Bishop Calls for End to Violence (at Independence Square (Maidan) in the capital of Kiev) - EN | DE
- 5 February 2014: Critical Financial Situation at Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem - EN | DE
- 14 January 2014: Lutheran Reformation is a Global Citizen - EN | DE | PHOTO
- 2013 Press Releases
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- 13-18 June 2013: Council 2013 (in Geneva)
