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Assembly: Village groups will explore the theme in community The village groups at the Thirteenth Assembly will bring together participants in discussion about the Assembly theme, offering diverse perspective
Human Rights Council: fighting gender-based violence At the 53rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Lutheran World Federation expressed concern about the number of countries where
Advocating for migrant and refugee rights at international borders LWF and partners call for an international mechanism to address the global pattern of human rights violations against refugees, asylum seekers and
Seminar highlights essential role of lay leadership Lay leaders from churches around the globe reflect on ways they have been enriched by a seminar in Geneva and Wittenberg focused on capacity buildi
LWF advocates for ambitious commitments in preparation of COP28 In collaboration with interfaith partners, LWF urged decision makers at the Bonn Climate Change Conference this month to work on ambitious commitme
World Refugee Day: Hope in a world faced with crises LWF General Secretary Burghardt and LWF World Service Director Immonen on World Refugee Day and the state of the world.
Explore a marketplace of ideas at the Assembly Jarmark The Jarmark “fair” will be a highlight of the Thirteenth Assembly where LWF member churches and partner organizations will showcase their work thro
LWF World Service Annual Report 2022 published Supporting 3.5 million people in need, across 28 countries worldwide – the LWF World Service Annual Report 2022 highlights the diaconal work of the
Council 2023: LWF Finances remain strong and stable LWF’s finances showed resilience in 2022 during a year of high inflation and a global economic downturn.
LWF’s Maria Immonen honored for humanitarian work The director of LWF’s World Service department receives an honorary degree from her Alma Mater, the University of Helsinki, in recognition of her c
Munib Younan receives honorary doctorate in Helsinki Former LWF President Munib Younan has been awarded an honorary doctorate and the Order of the White Rose in Finland for his role as religious leade
Council 2023: Strengthening partnerships, supporting vulnerable communities LWF’s General Secretary reports on activities of the global communion of churches over the past year, as the Council gathers for its last full busi
