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What We Do Image A symbolic moment during the 60th anniversary of the first all-Africa Lutheran conference, held in 2015. Photo: Photo: LWF/ Tsion Alemayehu We work with member churches, country programs and partner organizations to promote justice, peace, reconciliation and dignity for individuals and communities.
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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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Welcoming the Stranger, Shaping the Future On World Refugee Day, LWF joins with Jewish and Islamic partners to highlight faith-based response to refugee crisis
Human rights council: advocating with communities from local to global to local Country programs and member churches join global conversation on human rights
India: From destitution to a dignified life and self-respect Lutheran church supports transgender community’s right to economic progress and well-being
Human Rights Council: LWF welcomes appointment of special rapporteur for climate Protecting the safety and security of minorities
Human Rights Council: Upholding the right to freedom of religion or belief Protecting the safety and security of minorities
LWF advocates for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines at Human Rights Council "Until all are safe, no one is safe”
Welcome all affected by the war in Ukraine LWF General Secretary speaks out against discrimination of refugees
Restore peace in Ukraine LWF General Secretary calls for immediate ceasefire and respect for international laws