Peace agreement significant for Colombia and the world
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has welcomed the signing of a peace agreement in Colombia on 23 June 2016. “I am sharing with you the hope with which we received the news…
(LWI) – The General Secretary of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Rev. Dr Martin Junge, is calling upon the European member churches to continue supporting and advocating for refugees. “I write to…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia/GENEVA, 7 July 2016 (LWI) - Ongoing efforts by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) to diffuse tension and reconcile communities in the southwestern region of Gambella are paying off.
LWF one of the leaders of workshop promoting justice for women
(LWI) - Impunity and disregard for justice in Honduras cost the life of a woman every 12 hours, says Suyapa Ordoñez, a student of theology involved in pastoral work in the…
LWF expresses condolences over killing in St Etienne-du-Rouvray
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed condolences to and solidarity with the Catholic church after the brutal killing of Rev. Jacques Hamel at l’Église St…
(LWI) - If anyone knows about bureaucracy in Guatemala, it would be Francisco Siguic, 65. He has been trying to get a land title for more than 40 years.
Government, civil society draw up recommendations for the country
(LWI) - The major outcome of a recent workshop organized by The Lutheran World Federation in Myanmar is that the government of Myanmar should set up a national steering…
LWF welcomes conclusion of peace negotiations in Colombia
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) expresses its joy over the announcement of a successful conclusion of the peace negotiations in Colombia. On 25 August, the Colombian…
Workshop for diaconal workers in Latin American churches
(LWI) - A three-day gathering of Lutheran church leaders and diaconal workers from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) confirmed the need for ongoing sharing of strategies and…
