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A slogan used during a recent Black Lives Matter protest in London. Photo: Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona via Unsplash

Humanitarian agencies pledge to end racism

LWF joins UN bodies and related groups pledging zero tolerance for racial discrimination in the workplace

(LWI) - The heads of major United Nations agencies and other groups working in the humanitarian sector, including the Lutheran World…

A Greek volunteer waves at a refugee boat in the Aegean Sea, directing it toward a safe place to land on a beach on the Greek island of Lesbos. Photo: Paul Jeffrey

Christian organizations representing 2.8 billion people call for more compassionate EU migration policy

Opportunity for Europe to grow in mutual solidarity says LWF General Secretary

(LWI) - The current refugee crisis is an “opportunity for European countries to grow in mutual solidarity”, said Rev Dr Martin Junge, General Secretary of the…

The United Nations headquarters in Geneva where the 45th regular session of the Human Rights Council is taking place. Photo: Unsplash/Mat Reding

Statement urges lifting of unilateral sanctions

LWF joins faith-based organizations at Human Rights Council warning of impact on most vulnerable people

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has joined with other faith-based organizations to underline the negative impact that…

An activist against sexual violence in conflict speaks up during an LWF event together with the Mukwege foundation in November 2019. LWF is working with the Mukwege foundation and SEMA, a global network of survivors to end wartime sexual violence in 21 countries. Photo: LWF/ L. Gillabert

Human Rights Council: Concern about sexual violence in South Sudan

LWF statement addresses human rights abuses by armed forces and civilians

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed “deep concern” about the high incidence of sexual and gender-based violence in South Sudan.

In a…

Women at a hand pump in Panyagor. The extremely poor sanitation conditions are exposing people to waterborne diseases at a time when they are also battling COVID-19 . All photos: LWF/ B. Germamo

LWF supports flooded communities in South Sudan

Call for permanent solution to recurring disaster

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is urgently calling for support to people affected by the flooding in South Sudan. Unusually heavy rains have caused the Nile to rise and…

Ms Canaan Osagie speaking at the Symbols of Hope mid-September event in Benin City, southern Nigeria. All photos: SOH Nigeria

On a mission to break the myth about irregular migration

In Nigeria, LWF Symbols of Hope provides hope and new opportunities

(LWI) – “No thank you, I’m not interested. I know I can fend for myself right here at home.” At 26, Canaan Osagie is on a mission to inspire young job seekers to give…

Children demonstrate hand washing at Kakuma refugee camp; Kenya. LWF has reinforced hygiene education to prevent a spread of COVID-19 in the camp. Photo: LWF/ P. Omagwa

COVID-19: Responding when social distancing isn’t an option

LWF World Service concerned about long-term effects of the pandemic

(LWI) - Unparalleled cooperation, resilience and commitment, but also an enormous challenge for field staff and the communities we serve – this is what a global health…

Daw Ma Saw Myint, head teacher of an LWF-run temporary Learning Space in Myanmar, experienced herself the limited opportunities for girls and women. She is trying to keep adolescent girls in school. Photo: LWF/ S. Thandar

COVID-19: Empower girls to determine their future

International Day of the Girl: Concern about the impact of COVID-19 on girls

(LWI) - On International Day of the Girl, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is raising awareness about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on girls in…

âWear a mask. Respect the regulations and restrictions. The disease is still out there.â This is Ms Sandrine Ilungaâs message to fellow youth, as DRC eases COVID-19 restrictions and her church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Congo, reaches out to students and their families. PHOTO: ELCCo

COVID-19: DRC church keeps students and their families protected

LWF Rapid Response Fund supports provision of face masks and sanitation items in schools

(LWI) – In mid-September, Sandrine Mumba Ilunga received the good news that she had passed her secondary school exams with distinction and would be…

Students enjoy the multi-purpose-room at Othman Bin Affan Primary School for Boys in Zarqa. Photos: LWF/ A. Alsamra

Jordan: Giving hope to a “lost generation”

LWF concludes education project which supports schools and communities

(LWI) - Teacher trainings, school improvement projects, school kits, vocational training and counselling for out-of-school youth - thousands of Syrian and Iraqi…