In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly voiced concerns about the violence and loss of lives in Israel-Palestine, calling upon the international community and the Government of Israel to respect and ensure access to…
GENEVA, 19 January 2016 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has emphasized the need to strengthen collaboration between faith-based organizations (FBOs) and other bodies in protecting…
“Stop Human Rights Abuse! – Meaningful Dialogue with Communities”
(LWI) - The huge impacts of businesses on the communities in which they operate often bring benefits, but companies can disregard and even harm people’s rights in pursuit…
Panel discussion on fair representation of refugees in news reporting
(LWI) - Few media report the stories of refugees directly, is the finding of a new study about the representation of refugees and migrants in the media. Since the…
Forms basis for training, dialogue and cooperation
(LWI) - ACT, LWF, and WCC are collaborating on a document on Ecumenical Diakonia, aiming to clarify the understanding of diakonia and provide a common platform for acting and reflecting…
Report of the LWF General Secretary to the Council
LWI - In the coming years, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) will work to further support member churches in their ministry and to strengthen the witness of the church in the world, LWF…