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Chanset, an ethnic Khmu girl in northern Laos, with school uniform, books and other items provided by LWF as part of a program to provide access to quality education for girls. Photo: LWF/P. Simayvanh

LWF calls for urgent action on women’s rights

A statement marking 25th anniversary of Beijing conference laments slow pace of progress on gender justice

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is urging world leaders, meeting at the UN General…

LWF General Secretary Martin Junge addressed the Faith for Nature conference which is taking place in SkÃ¡lholt, Iceland, via video stream. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

Creation is a gift, not a commodity

LWF General Secretary addresses "Faith for Nature" conference

(LWI) - The survival of humankind as "created creatures in a created world" will depend "how we might seek fulfillment in life in gifts and resources that are not for sale,"…

Daw Ma Saw Myint, head teacher of an LWF-run temporary Learning Space in Myanmar, experienced herself the limited opportunities for girls and women. She is trying to keep adolescent girls in school. Photo: LWF/ S. Thandar

COVID-19: Empower girls to determine their future

International Day of the Girl: Concern about the impact of COVID-19 on girls

(LWI) - On International Day of the Girl, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is raising awareness about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on girls in…

Headquarters of the International Monetary Fund in Washington D.C. Photo: Public domain

Debt cancellation: a moral imperative during pandemic

LWF leader urges World Bank and IMF to consider impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable people and communities

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge has written to the heads of global financial…

Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Rastafari representatives discuss faith perspectives on debt relief, inequality, reparations and reconciliation. Photo: LWF

Interfaith appeals for fairer economic system

Webinar highlights Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Rastafari voices calling for action on Just Finance and Reparations

(LWI) - Just Finance is “not just about finance,” but also about values of fairness, equity, trust and honesty, therefore…

A sign board during the COP25 opening plenaries in Madrid in December 2019. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Webinar series: Visions for transformative climate action

LWF and interfaith partners raise awareness on climate justice

(LWI) – “We want to keep the conversation on climate action going and inspire people of faith to raise awareness and motivate action on climate change through all tools…

LWF president Archbishop Panti Filibus Musa visits displaced Rohingya at the Ohn Taw Gyi South IDP camp, Rakhine state, Myanmar, in 2018. Photo: LWF/ Phyo Aung Hein

“Durable and peaceful solutions” needed for displaced Rohingya

LWF World Service director Maria Immonen reflects on the situation in Myanmar and Bangladesh

(LWI) - The needs of displaced Rohingya need to be addressed in a more sustainable way, says Maria Immonen, director of the Lutheran World…

Mobile devices have become the key source of information, more and more replacing traditional media. Photo: Unsplash

Between faith and fake news

LWF webinar on “Truth-Telling and Resisting ‘Disinfodemic’” discusses media literacy in the church

(LWI) - More understanding of social media tools, and more cooperation between faith communities and civil society is needed to counter the…

Voters in the United States prepare to cast their ballots in the presidential election on 3 November. Photo: US Embassy in Bern (CC-BY-SA)

U.S. elections: Prayers for unity and peace

LWF General Secretary assures ELCA members of prayers from around the global Lutheran communion

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge has sent a message to the…

Prayers, solidarity with victims of Vienna attack

LWF General Secretary sends message of support to Austrians coping with “senseless loss of life”

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) stands in solidarity with Austrians mourning the deaths of four people killed in a terror attack…

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