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Chanset, an ethnic Khmu girl in northern Laos, with school uniform, books and other items provided by LWF as part of a program to provide access to quality education for girls. Photo: LWF/P. Simayvanh

LWF calls for urgent action on women’s rights

A statement marking 25th anniversary of Beijing conference laments slow pace of progress on gender justice

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is urging world leaders, meeting at the UN General…

Daw Ma Saw Myint, head teacher of an LWF-run temporary Learning Space in Myanmar, experienced herself the limited opportunities for girls and women. She is trying to keep adolescent girls in school. Photo: LWF/ S. Thandar

COVID-19: Empower girls to determine their future

International Day of the Girl: Concern about the impact of COVID-19 on girls

(LWI) - On International Day of the Girl, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is raising awareness about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on girls in…

Headquarters of the International Monetary Fund in Washington D.C. Photo: Public domain

Debt cancellation: a moral imperative during pandemic

LWF leader urges World Bank and IMF to consider impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable people and communities

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge has written to the heads of global financial…

LWF president Archbishop Panti Filibus Musa visits displaced Rohingya at the Ohn Taw Gyi South IDP camp, Rakhine state, Myanmar, in 2018. Photo: LWF/ Phyo Aung Hein

“Durable and peaceful solutions” needed for displaced Rohingya

LWF World Service director Maria Immonen reflects on the situation in Myanmar and Bangladesh

(LWI) - The needs of displaced Rohingya need to be addressed in a more sustainable way, says Maria Immonen, director of the Lutheran World…

Voters in the United States prepare to cast their ballots in the presidential election on 3 November. Photo: US Embassy in Bern (CC-BY-SA)

U.S. elections: Prayers for unity and peace

LWF General Secretary assures ELCA members of prayers from around the global Lutheran communion

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge has sent a message to the…

Appeal for peace in Cameroon after school attack

LWF General Secretary calls for reconciliation after killing of children in Cameroon’s conflict-ridden western region

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge has sent a pastoral letter offering…

Young people, empowered to advocate for climate justice. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Small-scale climate justice projects: Call to youth in member churches

Empowering young people to advocate for climate justice

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) calls for small-scale climate projects initiated and led by youth, i.e. persons aged 30 or younger. Proposals are invited until 6 December…

Members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea take part in activities for the 2019 campaign against Gender-Based Violence. Photo: ELCPNG/Asenath TUBIANÂ

16 days to step up action against gender-based violence

LWF launches campaign with action pack for churches and country programs to engage in local advocacy

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is calling for stronger efforts to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence,…

A workshop at the BWA center in Siji. Photo:Â LWF/ H. Muhammed

A safe space for women and girls in Iraq

LWF supports survivors of sexual and gender-based violence

(LWI) - An open ear, support groups, legal counseling, and skills to earn their own money: For many women and girls in Iraq, these interventions mean the difference between…

A woman washes her childrenâs hands in Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya. LWF has reinforced hygiene education to prevent a spread of COVID-19 in the camp. Photo: LWF/ P. Omagwa

Kenya: COVID-19 has secondary effects on women and children refugees

Gender impact assessment shows rising inequality

(LWI) - An increased workload for women, more violence against women and children, and neglect of people living with disabilities: these are the main impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on…