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Germany: Advocate for the rights of refugees

Voices from the Communion: Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm

(LWI) - "Europe is losing its soul!” Heinrich Bedford-Strohm does not mince words when it comes to the situation of refugees in the Mediterranean Sea. The bishop of the…

The LWF is adding its voice to a statement calling for an end to the decade-long conflict in Syria and support for all those displaced by the violence Photo: LWF/R. Schlott

LWF joins call to conference on ending Syria conflict

4th Brussels Conference will highlight ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring countries

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has signed onto a statement from the Action by Churches…

The ceiling of the Human Rights Council, in the Palais des Nations. Because of the COVID-19 crisis, the 44th session took place online. Photo: LWF/C. KÃ¤stner

LWF Statements to the 44th Human Rights Council

Advocacy for human rights in Guatemala, Palestine, and of migrants and indigenous populations

(LWI) – The impending annexation by Israel of parts of the West Bank in Palestine, the importance of protecting judges and their independence…

A woman entrepreneur sews cloth face masks in Kyauk Tan Gyi village, Sittwe Township, Rakhine State, Myanmar. Photo: LWF/Nu Nu Aye

COVID-19: Female leadership and livelihood opportunities in Myanmar

Tailoring enterprises in Rakhine state promote female leadership, solidarity and social cohesion

(LWI) - Micro-enterprises set up by the Lutheran World Federation in Myanmar are scaling up their production to meet the increased demand for…

The LWF Council votes for the Thirteenth Assembly to take place in Krakow, Poland. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert

Call for proposals: LWF Assembly logo and visual identity

One body, one spirit, one hope

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation has put out a call for proposals to develop the Thirteenth LWF Assembly logo and visual identity. The meeting of the highest LWF decision-making body takes place in…

LWFâs humanitarian and development work in Ethiopia includes provision of potable water to communities displaced by drought or conflict. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF among organizations urging more time for UN panel on internal displacement

COVID-19 pandemic particularly impedes essential consultations with stakeholders

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is among faith-based, non-governmental and civil society organizations calling on the…

The Lutheran Center in Tiaong, Quezon Province, a Lutheran Church in the Philippines ministry, gathers in April with social distancing. Photo: LCP

Being the church in times of COVID-19

In LWF survey member churches report impact of Coronavirus

(LWI) - The Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has posed significant challenges for the member churches of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF). A survey in all seven regions revealed…

General secretary of the Federation of Lutheran Churches in Myanmar, Rev Martin Lalthangliana. Photo: FLCM

Myanmar: Churches engaged in humanitarian aid

Voices from the Communion: Rev. Martin Lalthangliana

(LWI) - Working together to transform the lives of people adversely affected by political and economic strife, and recently a health pandemic, the Federation of Lutheran Churches in…

âMay your voice continue to be raised on behalf of the most vulnerable.â Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

In solidarity with people and churches of Zimbabwe

A voice “on behalf of the most vulnerable”

(LWI) - Joining in prayer with the people of Zimbabwe, the Lutheran World Federation, the World Council of Churches, the World Communion of Reformed Churches, and the World Methodist Council…

DrÂ AliÂ Sabateen, whoÂ isÂ head of infectious diseases unit and of the Coronavirus Center, comforts a patient at Augusta Victoria Hospital, Jerusalem. Photo: LWF/AVH/EzdiharÂ Shaheen

Hospital humanitarian workers continue with passion

Augusta Victoria Hospital staff serves to protect patients

(LWI) - Every day, the staff of Augusta Victoria Hospital on the campus of the Lutheran World Federation – Jerusalem, works around restrictions in movement and access to people…