“Emergency Within an Emergency”

(LWI) – The aerial view of Leitchuor refugee camp in Ethiopia’s Gambella region is devastating. It resembles a big lake, dotted with little islands of white tents peeking out of the water. Standing on muddy…

During this Advent time, we think of the people in Northern Iraq who have fled from their homes. Many of them are Christians who in the past months were forced to flee because of their belief. Like the holy family, they need the help of their…

Typhoon in the Philippines Prompts the Call for “Solidarity not just Sympathy”

(LWI) – In solidarity with the people of the Philippines impacted by typhoon Hagupit (also known as “Ruby”), scores of advocates including the Lutheran World…

During this Advent time, we think of the people in Northern Iraq who have fled from their homes. Many of them are Christians who in the past months were forced to flee because of their belief. Like the holy family, they need the help of their…

Focus on Freedom of Religion or Belief in Iraq

(LWI) - The right to freely and openly practice religion without fear of persecution is as fundamental as those rights guaranteeing a person’s physical needs.

Yet, many Christians,…

Payment by Palestinian Authority

(LWI) – The LWF-run Augusta Victoria Hospital has collected a substantial amount of receivables from the Palestinian Authority (PA) averting the recent cash-flow crisis. The payment went through in…

LWF interview with Rev. Harald Bretschneider on the Peaceful Revolution of 1989

(LWI) – The Peaceful Revolution that 25 years ago caused the fall of the wall dividing Germany to a great extend started in the churches. Former Rev. (retired…

Younan and Junge Underline “Desperate Situation”

GENEVA, 11 December 2014 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President and General Secretary have jointly urged LWF member churches to actively advocate for additional…

The bible and peace building

(LWI) – A central theme of the African Lutheran Theologians’ Network meeting in Johannesburg from 8-15 November 2014 was the practical role churches should play as peacemakers in conflict situations in their…