Strengthening holistic mission and humanitarian response

GENEVA, 19 June 2015 (LWI) – The Lutheran Federation (LWF) Council has appointed Maria Immonen as the new director of the Department for World Service (DWS) and Rev. Dr…

LWF Council agrees process for member church study of self-understanding document

GENEVA, 19 June 2015 (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council received with appreciation a study document on “The Self-Understanding of…

Speaking up and acting for climate justice as people of faith

GENEVA, 23 June 2015 (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has announced that it shall be the policy of the LWF not to invest in fossil fuels.  This…

Important step in addressing long-term challenges

GENEVA, 22 June 2015 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council has endorsed proposals for a process to envision a continued sustainable LWF.

On the last day of its…

Meeting theme holds particular significance
 

GENEVA, 23 June (LWI) - In the face of suffering, hope sustains and encourages.

The LWF Council 2015 met from 18 – 22 June in Geneva under the theme “Hope does not disappoint.”…

LWF statement following Mediterranean Sea tragedy emphasizes mechanisms guided by humanitarian principles

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has called “for the…

LWF and other NGOs call for a stop f the attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure

LWF and partners applaud steps towards establishment of a legally binding global tax convention to save billions of dollars in lost revenues for development, social and environmental protection

At the recent session the Human Rights Council, the LWF commended the Burundi government for constructive engagement with the Universal Periodic Review and called for further protection of the rights of women.…