A CSW68 event showcased how training, financial support and job opportunities for women are creating “a ripple effect” and challenging patriarchal attitudes across the Middle East region

Contributions to the hospital need to meet the increasing number of patients. A delegation from LWF Jerusalem visited Washington D.C at the end of June, to advocate for continued US support to AVH and other hospitals in East Jerusalem.

Mobile phones have brought the world to our fingertips, but many women and girls have been left behind by digital revolution, while others have been exposed to new forms of violence. An 9 March event at the UN in New York showcased how faith-…

"Critical to ensure ongoing, lifesaving treatment for patients from the West Bank and Gaza"

The Lutheran World Federation regrets the decision by the US administration, reported by several news agencies, to cut its funding for the six…

Lutheran, Catholic and Episcopal bishops defend invaluable medical care for the most vulnerable populations

(LWI) – Leaders of Lutheran, Catholic and Episcopal (Anglican) churches in the United States have jointly called on the US…

International community to take “decisive action” against further annexation of Palestinian territory

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has signed on to a statement with a coalition of other non-government organizations,…

Joint action to respond to “unprecedented threat” of coronavirus pandemic 

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) together with other organizations is joining the global appeal of the United Nations (UN) for donations to respond to …

Ecumenical coalition urges that sanctions in Iran, Syria and Gaza are lifted in response to COVID-19 crisis

(LWI) - In light of the growing crisis because of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, an ecumenical coalition of U.S.…