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âOur solidarity with the people of Myanmar continues as we earnestly pray for a peaceful outcome from this crisis,

Concerns about unfolding situation in Myanmar

LWF stands with the churches and people of Myanmar

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed concerns about the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, which has continued to worsen since the beginning of this month...

“We are…

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…

LWF General Secretary Rev Dr Martin Junge (left) and President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa. Photos: LWF/S. Gallay and LWF/Albin Hillert

Churches offer “witness of hope and compassion”

LWF leaders send message of thanks, support and theological reflection to mark the start of Lent

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa and General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge have…

Professor Ezra Chitando speaking at an HIV interfaith consultation in Nairobi, Kenya. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

A ‘kairos’ moment to empower women and men

Third ‘Transformative Masculinities’ webinar calls for repentance and the building of positive partnerships

(LWI) - The COVID-19 pandemic can become a ‘kairos’ moment of opportunity for men to repent of the sin of patriarchy and create…

âA global approach driven by âvaccine nationalismâ cannot work because until all are safe, no one is,â wrote LWF General Secretary Junge in an open letter to leaders of the G7 nations. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

COVID-19: Until all are safe, no one is safe

LWF General Secretary calls on G7 leaders to ensure vaccine equity

(LWI) – “We have observed with deep concern that the access to the vaccines is unequal,” wrote the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge…

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala during the selection process for director general of the World Trade Organization. Photo: Â©WTO/Jay Louvion

Trade must serve to “overcome inequalities”

LWF president sends congratulations to Okonjo-Iweala, first woman and first African to head World Trade Organization

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa has sent congratulations to the…

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…

In Honduras, ChamelecÃ³n, San Pedro Sula, the hurricanes Eta and Iota recently caused destruction to housing and infrastructure which will take years to recover - one example for the disastrous effects of climate change on vulnerable communities. Photo: Sean Hawkey / Life on Earth

LWF calls for recognition of human right to safe, clean, sustainable environment

Three statements on climate justice presented at 46th Session of Human Rights Council

(LWI) - At the 46th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, The Lutheran…

Webinar participants after the session in Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya. Photo: LWF/ P. Omagwa

Young women from Kakuma speak about gender justice

Webinar from refugee camp in Kenya, brings voices of young refugees

(LWI) - Young women in Kakuma refugee camp face many obstacles when aiming for equal opportunities as men and boys. In a webinar: “Emerging Women who Choose to Challenge…

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