The newly elected Council of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) met for the first time on 17 May in Windhoek, Namibia. The Council was elected during the Twelfth Assembly. During the meeting the Council elected seven vice-presidents and…

In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly voiced concerns about the violence and loss of lives in Israel-Palestine, calling upon the international community and the Government of Israel to respect and ensure access to…

"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…

“Peace can never be unilaterally imposed”

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed grave concern over the “Peace to Prosperity” plan for Israel and Palestine presented by the U.S. administration this week.

“Peace…

NGOs call for urgent action for the most vulnerable

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) urges the government of the United States of America (USA) to "restart critical humanitarian and development programs immediately in the West…

“Support for critical and life-saving work”

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) welcomes plans for the restoration of U.S. funding to the Palestinians, which will include much needed support for the East Jerusalem Hospital Network…

Treatment for cancer patients uninterrupted despite pandemic  

(LWI) - The Advisory Board of the Augusta Victoria Hospital (…