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Image LWF Right Dove Council 2021 documents The LWF’s governing body between Assemblies comes together for its annual meeting in 2021
Image A woman leads the procession into the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem, for the ordination service for Sally Azar of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, on 22 January 2023. The LWF voiced deep concern about the siituations of Christians in the Holy Land. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Assembly calls for protection of Christians in the Holy Land In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly voiced concerns about the violence and loss of lives in Israel-Palestine, calling upon the international community and the Government of Israel to respect and ensure access to…
Image LWF World Service Annual Report 2023 LWF World Service Annual Report 2023 For Hope and a Future
Image LWF World Service Annual Report. Photo: LWF/ S. Gallay LWF World Service Annual Report 2023 published The LWF World Service Annual Report reflects LWF’s humanitarian and development work in a growing number of conflicts and emergencies worldwide.
Image LWF staff explains where they can help to migrants from Venezuela. The map of the Arauca Casanare protection route was developed by LWF Colombia in Venezuela with support from the Swiss Embassy. Photo: LWF/ Lorena Acevedo Acting for humanity: gratitude for LWF humanitarian staff On World Humanitarian Day, LWF General Secretary praises staff for commitment and service (LWI) - On World Humanitarian Day, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) honors its over 7,000 field staff working in humanitarian operations…