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Image LWF vice president for Central Eastern Europe Archbishop Urmas Viilma. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert “Cooperation is needed today, not isolation” LWF greetings to Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions (LWI) - In a world marked by insecurity and injustice, religious leaders need to jointly contribute to the wellbeing of all, LWF…
Image Faustina Nillan, national director for women and children in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania. Photo: Doug Hostetter UN side event highlights churches’ successes in furthering Sustainable Development Goals A parallel event at UN Commission on the Status of Women highlights work of the ecumenical “Waking the Giant” initiative (LWI) - Ecumenical development experts from around the world, meeting at the…
Image Participants at the Oslo workshop on Freedom of Religion and Gender Equality. Photo: Stefanus Alliance Bridging the gap between gender justice and religious liberty LWF takes part in consultation aimed at keeping women’s rights at the heart of efforts to uphold freedom of religion and belief (LWI) - A woman kneels on an empty stage, bowing her veiled head in prayer. An activist for religious freedom…
Image Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Working together for justice, peace and reconciliation LWF publishes 2019 Annual Report (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Annual Report for the work carried out in…
Image Christian communities worldwide should be models for an economy of life in their own contexts urge the global Christian organizations. The photo shows LWF livelihoods projects in Nepal. LWF/Albin Hillert COVID-19: Adopt an Economy of Life, urge global Christian organizations Coronavirus pandemic a prophetic moment (LWI) – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new urgency to adopting an “Economy of Life.” Global Christian organizations that represent millions of people across the world are calling for action…
Image 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…
