Colombian churches, civil society and government mark Reformation anniversary
(LWI) - An initiative between churches, the government and civil society in Colombia to commemorate 500 years of the Reformation “has created space for our…
LWF Accelerated Learning Program supports students from conflict zones
Rose Imoya Banner is what the little girls call a “big mama”. At the age of 24, the young woman is not only an exception from the other students of the Bahr El Nahm…
LWF-supported platform says environmental and civil society leaders are targeted
(LWI) - A group of human rights defenders from Colombia has expressed deep concern over increasing violence against environmental and civil society leaders…
LWF and Indonesian institute build on a dialogical model to affirm diversity
(LWI) - An interfaith pilot project targeting youth in three cities in Indonesia has become a source of inspiration for young people and is evolving into a…
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) intervention at the 36th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), 11-29 September, included oral statements on the human rights…
Lutheran church leaders seek greater stability in West African region
(LWI) - Lutheran leaders in Central and West Africa have called for concerted efforts to overcome poverty and economic injustice in the region, urging continued…
Recognition for contribution to Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
(LWI) - Lutheran ecumenist Prof. Theodor Dieter will receive the 2017 Ratzinger Prize on 18 November. The director of the LWF Institute for Ecumenical…