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The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark is opposing a draft law that would require all religious sermons to be translated into Danish. Here, Bishop Henning Toft Bro preaches at the State Opening of the Danish Parliament. Photo: Diocese of Aalborg

Denmark urged to respect religious freedom

LWF General Secretary joins appeal to government to drop draft law requiring sermons to be translated into Danish

(LWI) - The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark has raised concerns about proposed legislation that would require all…

Women of faith have a vital role to play in rebuilding from the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: Panelistsâ own

Women's voices for interfaith engagement

A webinar marking World Interfaith Harmony Week highlights the role of women in post-COVID cooperation

(LWI) - Women of faith have a vital role to play in promoting more effective dialogue and cooperation in a world struggling to overcome…

Working together, for people in need: LWF and UNHCR staff in Cameroon. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert

A crucial role in making the voices of refugees heard

Webinar on Global Compact for Refugees highlights role of faith-based organizations

(LWI) - Faith-based organizations (FBOs) play a crucial role in promoting refugee rights and making their voices heard. By being able to engage with the…

âOur solidarity with the people of Myanmar continues as we earnestly pray for a peaceful outcome from this crisis,

Concerns about unfolding situation in Myanmar

LWF stands with the churches and people of Myanmar

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed concerns about the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, which has continued to worsen since the beginning of this month...

“We are…

Swedish Lutheran Sister Karin Johansson. Photo: Richard Orange/Radio Sweden

Faith groups raise voices of refugees and asylum seekers

Swedish sister joins Mexican priest and Croatian rights activist calling for need to change refugee narratives

(LWI) - People of faith have a particular responsibility to lift up the voices of refugees and asylum seekers who are still…

LWF General Secretary Rev Dr Martin Junge (left) and President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa. Photos: LWF/S. Gallay and LWF/Albin Hillert

Churches offer “witness of hope and compassion”

LWF leaders send message of thanks, support and theological reflection to mark the start of Lent

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa and General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge have…

Professor Ezra Chitando speaking at an HIV interfaith consultation in Nairobi, Kenya. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC

A ‘kairos’ moment to empower women and men

Third ‘Transformative Masculinities’ webinar calls for repentance and the building of positive partnerships

(LWI) - The COVID-19 pandemic can become a ‘kairos’ moment of opportunity for men to repent of the sin of patriarchy and create…

âA global approach driven by âvaccine nationalismâ cannot work because until all are safe, no one is,â wrote LWF General Secretary Junge in an open letter to leaders of the G7 nations. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

COVID-19: Until all are safe, no one is safe

LWF General Secretary calls on G7 leaders to ensure vaccine equity

(LWI) – “We have observed with deep concern that the access to the vaccines is unequal,” wrote the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge…

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala during the selection process for director general of the World Trade Organization. Photo: Â©WTO/Jay Louvion

Trade must serve to “overcome inequalities”

LWF president sends congratulations to Okonjo-Iweala, first woman and first African to head World Trade Organization

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa has sent congratulations to the…

Participants in the LWF Peace Messenger Training in Jerusalem in September 2017. Photo: Ben Gray

Strengthening advocacy in LWF member churches through exchange and collaboration

Forums focusing on climate justice and interfaith relations and peacebuilding established

(LWI) - Through its Action for Justice (AFJ) Unit, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has initiated two…