LWF statement following Mediterranean Sea tragedy emphasizes mechanisms guided by humanitarian principles

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has called “for the…

LWF and other NGOs call for a stop f the attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure

LWF and partners applaud steps towards establishment of a legally binding global tax convention to save billions of dollars in lost revenues for development, social and environmental protection

At the recent session the Human Rights Council, the LWF commended the Burundi government for constructive engagement with the Universal Periodic Review and called for further protection of the rights of women.…

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…

The people of Niger need diplomacy and peace, say LWF President Musa and LWF General Secretary Burghardt in a statement issued today.

LWF and partners call for an international mechanism to address the global pattern of human rights violations against refugees, asylum seekers and migrants at international borders at the 53rd session of the United Nations Human…

LWF joins the United Evangelical Lutheran Churches in India in praying for healing and reconciliation in wake of clashes between ethnic communities in the north-eastern Indian state

LWF expresses grave concerns over military conflicts in Sudan which run the risk of leading to full-scale civil war. Peaceful negotiation is the only way forward, say LWF leaders.

GENEVA/VATICAN CITY, 11 January 2016 - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (PCPCU) have invited Lutheran churches and Catholic bishops’ conferences across the world to make use of…