Support to new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights as she starts work

(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has congratulated United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet on her appointment, in a joint letter…

LWF supports Bhutanese refugees in Nepal

(LWI) - On his visit to a Bhutanese refugee camp in Nepal, Rev. Dr Martin Junge, general secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF),…

“Churches have not been exempt from the impact of social polarization”

(LWI) - With the aim of equipping member churches to prevent or resolve conflict, the…

Voices from the Communion – Rev. William Flippin Jr

Rev. William Flippin Jr is a strong advocate of ecumenism. In addition to serving as a pastor at his church in Atlanta, United States, he sits on the council of the…

Recognition for efforts to end use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has congratulated physician Dr Denis Mukwege who with human rights activist Nadia Murad has received…

LWF greetings to Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions

(LWI) - In a world marked by insecurity and injustice, religious leaders need to jointly contribute to the wellbeing of all, LWF…

ACT Alliance General Assembly to discuss new strategy

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is looking forward to the future direction of ACT Alliance, which is holding its third general…

LCCN and civil society groups seek intervention on human rights’ violations in Numan Federation

(LWI) - Representatives of a Nigerian civil society coalition from the Numan Federation have called on United Nations (UN) member states to…

African theologians explore teaching methods

(LWI) - Education was a driver of lasting social, economic and political change during the Reformation. Today, Lutherans are still committed to transformative education.

The Lutheran…

“We enjoy sharing God’s good news”

(LWI) - As a small church comprising predominantly indigenous people, the Augustinian Lutheran Church of Guatemala (ILAG) values its…