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Image Journalists interview LWF General Secretary Martin Junge following a meeting with government officials in Harare. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson Churches called to combat exclusion, discrimination LWF leader explores ‘Role of the Church in the Public Space’ in meeting with Zimbabwe Council of Churches (LWI) - Churches around the world today are called to combat “exclusionary, discriminatory narratives and policies”, modelling…
Image Gender Justice is âa matter of life or deathâ, so both men and women must work together âto break the silenceâ about gender-based violence and commit to work toward gender justice. Rev Elitha Moyo, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zimbabwe and Rev. Dr Martin Junge, General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson Men's voices vital in quest for gender justice In International Women’s Day message, Lutheran leaders call for stronger, broader commitment to gender equality (LWI) - Gender Justice is “a matter of life or death”, so both men and women must work together “to break the silence” about…
Image The LWF is calling upon its member churches to work towards gender just communities, where all women and men can flourish. In this photo, participants at the Women Advocacy Training, 1st November 2019 Photo: LWF/S. Gallay Strengthen efforts for gender justice and women’s empowerment Vital to maintain momentum towards CSW64 (LWI) - On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), is urgently calling on the international community, governments and its member churches to step up their…
Image LWF General Secretary says he is âdistressedâ by the âunsettling scenes at the Turkey-EU borders, particularly in Greece, where people from Syria and from other parts of the world are being treated inhumanely and are left in an unbearable limbo. Photo: Klara Tarr/ELCH Recalling Europe’s responsibility to protect refugees Lutheran leader writes letter to EU heads of state reminding them of obligations under refugee convention (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) leader, Rev. Dr Martin Junge, has written to European Union heads of state reminding…
Image Seeking asylum is a human right, Lutheran and Catholic bishops in the Nordic countries insist and EU member States have both a legal commitment and a moral obligation to support people escaping from oppression and persecution. In the image, Oreokastro refugee camp outside of Thessaloniki, Greece. Photo: HÃ¥vard Bjelland/Kirkens Nødhjelp Lutheran and Catholic leaders call on EU to support refugees Bishops in Nordic countries issue unprecedented joint statement calling for shared response (LWI) - Lutheran and Catholic bishops in the Nordic countries have issued an unprecedented…
Image By keeping social distance and âholding back from unnecessary contact, we are able to show our love and concern for those who are most vulnerable. Photo: LWF/S.Gallay COVID-19: Love and self-discipline needed to protect the vulnerable LWF leaders send letter to member churches offering prayers, support, and encouragement (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa and General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge have written to all…
Image Women in Kenyaâs Kakuma refugee camp, where LWF is the main implementing partner for UNHCR, celebrate International Womenâs Day 2020. Photo: LWF Kenya/Akbar Women’s Day activities highlighted global gender justice work Ending violence against women and promoting equal rights at heart of celebrations organized by WS programs (LWI) - Despite difficulties due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, International Women’s Day activities worldwide this month …
Image At the river nearby the Burka Dare site for Internally Displaced People in Oromia, Ethiopia. The Lutheran World Federation supports internally displaced people in several regions of Ethiopia, through water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert COVID-19: LWF World Service calls for donations Protect vulnerable communities and staff in refugee camps (LWI) - In light of the worldwide Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) humanitarian arm…
Image Chapel of Genevaâs Ecumenical Center. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert COVID-19: Being fully the church in times of Coronavirus Lutheran leaders urge all churches to support laws and regulations that “promote and protect life” (LWI) - As restrictions to contain the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak spread to countries around the globe, Lutheran World…
Image The âDiscovering churchâ website invites children to discover the church and Christian faith and to explore the life of Martin Luther and the Reformation. Photos: epv “Discovering church” website wins award Children discovering church and faith online (LWI) – The website www.kirche-entdecken.de has taken first place in the Children Online Prize for 2020. The…