16 days of activism to overcome gender based violence

(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is encouraging church leaders to speak up publicly against gender-based violence. Joining the…

Peace Oasis in Za’atari contributes to 16 days of activism

(LWI) - As the global community is mobilized for 16 days of activism against gender based violence, men and women in the Za’atari refugee camp have shared experiences and a moment…

New ELCJHL bishop: church is concerned about the life of the people

(LWI) - Bishop Ibrahim Azar has been installed as the new bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran…

ELCJHL Bishop Azar: law excludes other religious groups

(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is concerned about the impact that a new law passed by the Israeli parliament will have on the human rights of minorities. The law, passed…

LWF promotes empowerment through skills and leadership training, access to land and seeds 

(LWI) - Empowering women in the economy and closing gender gaps in the world of work are key to achieving Gender Equality. The Lutheran World…

“Peace can never be unilaterally imposed”

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed grave concern over the “Peace to Prosperity” plan for Israel and Palestine presented by the U.S. administration this week.

“Peace…

NGOs call for urgent action for the most vulnerable

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) urges the government of the United States of America (USA) to "restart critical humanitarian and development programs immediately in the West…

An LWF program equips survivors of violence with tools to overcome fear and transform their lives

(LWI) - Breaking the Cycle of Fear is the name of an initiative which has been pioneered by the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Jordan to…