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Participants in the 2019 LWF Peace Messengers training workshop in Tallinn, Estonia. Photo: LWF/S.Kit

Young peacemakers key to post-pandemic world

Webinar showcases vital role of young people in advancing interfaith solidarity, peace and security

(LWI) - Young peacemakers from different countries and diverse religious communities held an online brainstorming session on 1 December to…

The Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Murye, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kajo â Keji, South Sudan, talks to South Sudanese refugees in Uganda during in a road drive campaign with LWF to inform them about COVID-19 and hygiene measures. Photo: LWF/ K. Logi

Dealing with COVID-19 in a faith context

Webinar explores "Dialogue despite distance" in exceptional times

(LWI) - "COVID-19 has become something like a magnifying glass that has exposed the state of some of the seams that hold together the fabric of human life and relationships…

Women of faith have a vital role to play in rebuilding from the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: Panelistsâ own

Women's voices for interfaith engagement

A webinar marking World Interfaith Harmony Week highlights the role of women in post-COVID cooperation

(LWI) - Women of faith have a vital role to play in promoting more effective dialogue and cooperation in a world struggling to overcome…

Working together, for people in need: LWF and UNHCR staff in Cameroon. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert

A crucial role in making the voices of refugees heard

Webinar on Global Compact for Refugees highlights role of faith-based organizations

(LWI) - Faith-based organizations (FBOs) play a crucial role in promoting refugee rights and making their voices heard. By being able to engage with the…

Swedish Lutheran Sister Karin Johansson. Photo: Richard Orange/Radio Sweden

Faith groups raise voices of refugees and asylum seekers

Swedish sister joins Mexican priest and Croatian rights activist calling for need to change refugee narratives

(LWI) - People of faith have a particular responsibility to lift up the voices of refugees and asylum seekers who are still…

Participants in the LWF Peace Messenger Training in Jerusalem in September 2017. Photo: Ben Gray

Strengthening advocacy in LWF member churches through exchange and collaboration

Forums focusing on climate justice and interfaith relations and peacebuilding established

(LWI) - Through its Action for Justice (AFJ) Unit, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has initiated two…

âPeace can only be achieved through dialogue,â said LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge. Photo: Stefano Alemani/Unsplash

LWF condemns violence, calls for prayers for Myanmar

Dialogue and peaceful solutions needed to end political crisis

(LWI) – In a statement issued on 5 March the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has condemned violence against demonstrators in Myanmar and called for restraint and peaceful…

Young Christians and Muslims take part in an interfaith engagement training session in Medan, Indonesia. Photo: A. Yaqin

LWF sends Eid greetings to Muslim and interfaith partner organizations

Strengthening cooperation with Islamic Relief Worldwide and Network of Religious and Traditional Peacemakers

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has sent greetings to Muslim colleagues in partner organizations who are celebrating…

Sowing seeds of hope in soil of online conversation

Webinar explores ways of countering hate speech and promoting inclusion, justice, respect on social media

(LWI) - Churches have a responsibility to educate, equip and engage on social media to promote a culture of respect, counter hate…

Rev. Anne Burghardt and Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata. Photo: Composite

Two candidates for next LWF general secretary

Election to take place on 19 June

(LWI) - Candidates from Estonia and Zimbabwe have been proposed for the position of general secretary of the Lutheran World Federation. The search for a new leader of the communion of churches has been…

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