Dialogue and peaceful solutions needed to end political crisis 

(LWI) – In a statement issued on 5 March the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has condemned violence against demonstrators in Myanmar and called for restraint and peaceful…

Occasion to highlight women’s leadership in the church and society, challenges and successes 

(LWI) - In a world where the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to reverse decades of progress in women’s education, employment and socio-economic…

Three statements on climate justice presented at 46th Session of Human Rights Council  

(LWI) - At the 46th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, The Lutheran…

Webinar from refugee camp in Kenya, brings voices of young refugees

(LWI) - Young women in Kakuma refugee camp face many obstacles when aiming for equal opportunities as men and boys. In a webinar: “Emerging Women who Choose to Challenge…

‘Being Lutheran’ webinar explores relevance of Luther’s text on liberty and service to neighbors in need

(LWI) - Luther’s 500-year-old treatise ‘On the Freedom of a Christian’ provides a compass for the churches today as they seek to…

International Women’s Day webinar explores successes and obstacles for past, present and future generations

(LWI) - What can be done to break down barriers that prevent women from fulfilling their potential and reaching top leadership…

Systemic failures and human rights violations must be addressed

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has raised concerns about the situation of children in South Sudan. “South Sudanese children are inadequately protected against…

Statement calls on international community to push for end to conflict and step up urgent humanitarian aid 

(LWI) - Thirty-five international aid agencies are warning of "irreversible damage” if the growing humanitarian needs in Syria are…

LWF delegation to bring local faith perspectives to UN’s Commission on the Status of Women