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A group of children in Jonglei state, South Sudan. Photo: ALWS/ Julie Krause

Human Rights Council: LWF calls for protection of children in South Sudan

Systemic failures and human rights violations must be addressed

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has raised concerns about the situation of children in South Sudan. “South Sudanese children are inadequately protected against…

Aid agencies warn that a decade of conflict and humanitarian crisis threaten to cause âirreversible damageâ in Syria. Photo: LWF/R. Schlott

Aid agencies warn of irreversible damage in Syria

Statement calls on international community to push for end to conflict and step up urgent humanitarian aid

(LWI) - Thirty-five international aid agencies are warning of "irreversible damage” if the growing humanitarian needs in Syria are…

Hand washing before a distribution in Burundi. Water is essential to proper hygiene and to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Photo: LWF Burundi

On World Water Day, LWF calls for access to safe water

Water essential for protection in times of COVID-19

(LWI) - One year after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic; many people still live without access to clean and safe water. "Access to water is still a problem in many places where we work…

South Sudanese refugee, Rose Nathike Lokonyen, runs the 800-metres for the Refugee Olympic Team at Rio 2016. Photo: UNHCR/Benjamin Loyseau

Refugees journey to the Olympic Games

LWF joins UNHCR call to support refugee athletes

(LWI) - Leading up to the Olympic summer games in Tokyo, Japan, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released a…

Patients receive Dialysis treatment at the Augusta Victoria Hospital. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert.

LWF welcomes plans for restoration of U.S. assistance for East Jerusalem hospitals

“Support for critical and life-saving work”

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) welcomes plans for the restoration of U.S. funding to the Palestinians, which will include much needed support for the East Jerusalem Hospital Network…

LWF general secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge speaks at the LWF Council meeting in 2018 . Photo: Albin Hillert/LWF

Sweden: Don’t go down the road of hate speech

LWF General Secretary says dialogue and cooperation must prevail in debates over immigration requirements

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has spoken out about his “deep concern for the…

A traditional meal is served in Hadiya, south central Ethiopia. Photo: Albin Hillert/LWF

"People are not starving, they are being starved”

LWF joins interagency call to fight famine

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has joined more than 200 aid organizations in a call to fight hunger and famine worldwide. In an…

LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge and Mr. Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, signed the Memorandum of Understanding. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

Recommitted to protection and rights of refugees

LWF and UNHCR renew Memorandum of Understanding on closer cooperation in countries around the world

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Secretary General, Rev. Dr Martin Junge and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…

View of the Jerusalem Old City from the Mount of Olives. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF appeals for an end to violence in Jerusalem

Statement calls on churches to pray for peace, justice and an end to forced evictions of Palestinian families

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has issued an appeal for peace in Jerusalem, where clashes between Palestinians and…

A Mbya GuaranÃ farmer in Kaâa Kupe community, Misiones province. All photos: Hora de Obrar

Argentine diaconal foundation lauds LWF’s dedication as it qualifies for new EU funding

Human rights, food security and environmental protection among indigenous Mbya Guaraní

(LWI) – From its beginnings as a department for diakonia in the Evangelical Church of the…