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Composite photo. LWF President Musa and General Secretary Junge call churches to confront injustice and inequalities in times of pandemic. Photos: LWF/Albin Hillert

COVID-19: Strengthened in faith, standing against injustice

LWF leaders urge churches to confront and reject xenophobia and domestic violence exposed by Coronavirus

(LWI) - Lutheran World Federation (LWF) leaders are highlighting the vital role that churches can play in confronting and rejecting…

San JosÃ© de LeÃ³n community, Colombia. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

COVID-19: Calling for an economy of life

LWF General Secretary: "Economic systems must prioritize people over profit"

(LWI) – Online conferences on 17 and 24 April, brought together some 25 participants to reflect on the socio-economic-ecological impacts of the COVID-19 crisis…

LWF and Islamic Relief Worldwide issue a joint appeal for a ceasefire in Syria and other countries where conflict is hampering humanitarian efforts to help those facing increased suffering as a result of COVID-19. Photo: LWF/R. Schlott

COVID-19: Faith based organizations call for immediate ceasefire

Lutheran World Federation and Islamic Relief Worldwide appeal for peace to protect people from Coronavirus

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) are appealing for an immediate ceasefire in ongoing…

Internally displaced Rohingya girls at a camp in Myanmarâs Rakhine State. Photo: LWF Myanmar/Phyo Aung Hein

Put age, gender, diversity at heart of IDP policies

LWF joins collective of NGOs calling on UN panel to ensure inclusivity in dealing with Internally Displaced People

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has joined a collective of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) calling for a…

LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge at the LWFâs Assembly in Windhoek, Namibia, in 2017. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF General Secretary announces he will step down in 2021

"Junge has personified LWF's passion for the church and for the world"

(LWI) – LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge announced today that he will be stepping down from his position on 31 October 2021, three years before his term ends…

Global religious leaders urge end to “broken state of European migration”

Solidarity should be guiding principle governing migration and refugee reception

A dozen global and regional religious organizations released an advocacy statement on the situation of migrants and refugees in Europe that defines their…

A slogan used during a recent Black Lives Matter protest in London. Photo: Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona via Unsplash

Humanitarian agencies pledge to end racism

LWF joins UN bodies and related groups pledging zero tolerance for racial discrimination in the workplace

(LWI) - The heads of major United Nations agencies and other groups working in the humanitarian sector, including the Lutheran World…

Rev. Anne Burghardt and Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata. Photo: Composite

Two candidates for next LWF general secretary

Election to take place on 19 June

(LWI) - Candidates from Estonia and Zimbabwe have been proposed for the position of general secretary of the Lutheran World Federation. The search for a new leader of the communion of churches has been…

The Lutheran World Federation Council has elected Estonian theologian Rev. Anne Burghardt as the next General Secretary of the global communion of Lutheran churches. Photo: Erik Peinar

LWF elects Estonian Anne Burghardt as new General Secretary

Election marks first woman and first Central and Eastern European pastor to head global communion of churches

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council has elected Estonian theologian Rev. Anne Burghardt as the next General…

Art campaign in Bonn, Germany, on the international day against domestic violence. Photo: Mika Baumeister via Unsplash

Human Rights Council: LWF calls for increased efforts to combat violence against women

Religious communities offer vital support to survivors

(LWI) – In a statement to the UN Human Rights Council, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has called for increased efforts to combat violence against women.

Presenting the…