The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joins global leaders at COP28, in Dubai, with a delegation led by young climate activists seeking to amplify the urgent call to address the climate emergency. Over 60 delegates from 29…
The head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land says the biggest challenge is to accompany families who live in fear for their lives as the conflict between Hamas and the Israeli army continues.
At the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, LWF and partners address gender-based violence in the East and Horn of Africa region, emphasizing education and advocacy for a more just society.
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…
In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly, condemned the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and expressed shock at churches that “abuse their authority to justify aggression.”
In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly called on churches to continue raising their voices for a more just global economic system and a legally binding UN Convention on Taxation to ensure a fairer distribution of the world’s wealth…
The year was marked by the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant that in-person meetings could resume. At the same time, war in Europe, and the response of LWF and its member churches, brought back memories of the years when…
