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Get Involved Image Lutherans from around the globe gather for the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Thirteenth Assembly, held in Krakow, Poland on 13-19 September 2023 under the theme of ’One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition on a common journey of renewal We strive to put our faith into action within and beyond the communion, and seek God’s Word and Spirit to guide us
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Human Rights Council: fighting gender-based violence At the 53rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Lutheran World Federation expressed concern about the number of countries where
Advocating for migrant and refugee rights at international borders LWF and partners call for an international mechanism to address the global pattern of human rights violations against refugees, asylum seekers and
LWF endorses ‘Build Forward’ paper on Ukraine recovery LWF joins other NGOs and civil society organizations in endorsing a new document on recovery and reconstruction in Ukraine
Advocating for women’s rights in Burundi The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) engages with the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process to promote human rights in Burundi, coordinating five
Building trust is key for human rights in Africa Participants from member churches and LWF country programs in eight African countries met in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, to share best practices and challe
From Kenyan village to LWF’s United Nations office From youth leader in her native Kenya to her current job as head of the Lutheran Office for World Community in New York, Christine Mangale reflects
Urgent appeal to G20 leaders ahead of Bali summit As G20 leaders meet in Indonesia, LWF and other Christian leaders are urging them to take action towards fairer and more participatory financial sy
Human rights council: protecting the safety and security of vulnerable groups Governments urged to take proactive action