LWF Representative Kwon Offers Highlights from New York Climate Change Summits
(LWI) – While the recent Interfaith Summit on Climate Change emphasized politicians’ urgent responsibility in taking action to limit global warming, it also…
Panel on Socio-economic and Human Rights Implications
(LWI) – Faith-based organizations and churches are essential for an effective response to the Ebola crisis in Western Africa. This was one of the messages on 22 September from a side-…
“Delighted to see the scope for our joint work expand”
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, extending over 50…
(LWI) – A statement today with the title: “Statement from Palestinian Christian Leaders: Europe Must Recognize the State of Palestine,” has been published and widely distributed. The…
LWF Congratulates Joint Winners Malala Yousafzay and Kailash Satyarthi
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) welcomes recognition of the critical role of “education for all” in the naming of Pakistani education activist…
(LWI) – Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL), says an award he received in Canada for dedication to building peace in the region is recognition and…
(LWI) – Leaders of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches in Europe have expressed their solidarity with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Italy (ELCI) for its committed…
Calls for Concrete Actions and Decisions to be taken at COP 21
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation General Secretary welcomes a historic accord between the United States and China to cut greenhouse gas emissions that could pave the way…
LWF President Bishop Younan Awarded Honorary Doctorate for Peace Work
(LWI) - Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree…