Human Rights

Christine Mangale, director of the Lutheran Office for World Community. Photo: Andiesam
Christine Mangale, director of the Lutheran Office for World Community. Photo: Andiesam
Christine Mangale, director of the Lutheran Office for World Community. Photo: Andiesam
From Kenyan village to LWF’s United Nations office
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3 Feb 2023
  • Justice
  • Gender
As G20 leaders meet in Indonesia, LWF and other Christian organizations appeal for measures to promote a more equitable and participatory global economic system. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
As G20 leaders meet in Indonesia, LWF and other Christian organizations appeal for measures to promote a more equitable and participatory global economic system. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
As G20 leaders meet in Indonesia, LWF and other Christian organizations appeal for measures to promote a more equitable and participatory global economic system. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Urgent appeal to G20 leaders ahead of Bali summit
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11 Nov 2022
  • Justice
The ceiling of the Human Rights Council, in the Palais des Nations. Because of the COVID-19 crisis, the 44th session took place online. Photo: LWF/C. Kästner
The ceiling of the Human Rights Council, in the Palais des Nations. Because of the COVID-19 crisis, the 44th session took place online. Photo: LWF/C. Kästner
UN Geneva main hall
Human rights council: protecting the safety and security of vulnerable groups
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19 Jul 2022
  • Justice
Opening of the Welcoming the Stranger conference
Opening of the Welcoming the Stranger conference
Opening of the Welcoming the Stranger conference
Welcoming the Stranger, Shaping the Future
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20 Jun 2022
  • Justice
Obongi district, Uganda
Obongi district, Uganda
Obongi district, Uganda
Human rights council: advocating with communities from local to global to local
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16 Jun 2022
  • Justice
In Chennai, India, the Christ Lutheran Church runs economic empowerment and personal development skills for members of the transgender community. In this photo, Bishop Dr M. Stanley Jose (background, second from left), with some of the students in a beautician course. Photo: CLC 
In Chennai, India, the Christ Lutheran Church runs economic empowerment and personal development skills for members of the transgender community. In this photo, Bishop Dr M. Stanley Jose (background, second from left), with some of the students in a beautician course. Photo: CLC 
In Chennai, India, the Christ Lutheran Church runs economic empowerment and personal development skills for members of the transgender community. In this photo, Bishop Dr M. Stanley Jose (background, second from left), with some of the students in a beautician course. Photo: CLC 
India: From destitution to a dignified life and self-respect
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5 May 2022
  • Churches
  • Theology
After an eight-month dry season, the riverbed of Tsanaga River lies dry at the outskirts of the city of Maroua, Cameroon. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
After an eight-month dry season, the riverbed of Tsanaga River lies dry at the outskirts of the city of Maroua, Cameroon. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
After an eight-month dry season, the riverbed of Tsanaga River lies dry at the outskirts of the city of Maroua, Cameroon. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Human Rights Council: LWF welcomes appointment of special rapporteur for climate
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24 Mar 2022
  • Unity
  • Theology
Representatives from more than ten different religions gather at an interfaith service in Garnethill Synagogue, Glasgow, on the opening day of a United Nations climate change conference. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Representatives from more than ten different religions gather at an interfaith service in Garnethill Synagogue, Glasgow, on the opening day of a United Nations climate change conference. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Representatives from more than ten different religions gather at an interfaith service in Garnethill Synagogue, Glasgow, on the opening day of a United Nations climate change conference. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Human Rights Council: Upholding the right to freedom of religion or belief
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22 Mar 2022
  • Unity
  • Theology
LWF continues to advocate for equal access to COVID19 vaccines. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF continues to advocate for equal access to COVID19 vaccines. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF continues to advocate for equal access to COVID19 vaccines. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF advocates for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines at Human Rights Council
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15 Mar 2022
  • Justice