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Nelly Neema, LWF Gender Advisor, in discussion with a farmers group during a field visit in Gally Anoui, Chad. Funded by GAC, the "Gender Transformative Climate Adaptation" is implemented by LWF in the Lake Chad Basin, covering regions in both Cameroon and Chad. Photo: LWF/ M. Renaux

Speaking out on violence against women and girls in Chad

Chadian women's rights defenders raise issues at CEDAW briefing

Justice
News
11 Jul 2025
Photo: LWF/C. Kästner

Iraq: Protecting women’s rights, reforming law

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has addressed the UN Human Rights Council highlighting key women's rights issues during the council's s

Justice
News
10 Jul 2025
Priests of Taybeh's three churches, the Greek Orthodox, Latin, and Greek Melkite Catholic churches, issued a statement earlier this week, addressing the threats facing their community.

Attacks on historic Christian town highlight need for protection of religious communities

“Respect for religious freedom, protection of civilian populations,” is essential 

Justice
News
09 Jul 2025
A banner at a protest march organized by civil society organizations during the 4th UN Financing for Development Conference in Seville, Spain. Photo: CSO Mechanism

Economies must prioritize people over profits

UN Conference on Financing for Development concludes with a call for urgent action to reform unjust global economy

Justice
News
07 Jul 2025
Fer Ghanaa Ansari from Musawah speaks at the side event about the reformation of Muslim family law. Photo: LWF/ C. Kästner-Meyer

A faith perspective on women’s rights at the Human Rights Council

"God’s gift of human dignity and gender justice”

Justice
News
02 Jul 2025
Faith-based organizations join a protest in Seville about lack of progress in financing for Sustainable Development Goals. Photo: ACT Alliance

Civil society to UN: Don’t silence our voices

Faith-based organizations and other civil society groups at Seville conference protest their shrinking space

Justice
News
02 Jul 2025
Season of Creation Celebration Guide 2025 Cover

Celebration guide for 2025 Season of Creation released

“Peace with Creation” will be focus of Christians worldwide during month of prayer, reflection, and action

Theology
Justice
Climate
News
01 Jul 2025
Carmen Garcia delivered the LWF statement at the Human Rights Council. Photo: LWF/ C. Kästner-Meyer

Advocating for vulnerable communities in Venezuela at the Human Rights Council

"Forgotten and neglected internationally”

Humanitarian
Justice
News
27 Jun 2025
The online campaign “17 Weeks, 17 Goals” spotlights one SDG every week and calls for action on the specific theme. Photo LWF/Albin Hillert

UN Conference: Faith and finance in turbulent times

LWF and partners attend UN meeting calling on governments to live up to commitments on Sustainable Development Goals

Justice
Climate
News
27 Jun 2025
LWF Statement

LWF appeals for an end to Iran-Israel conflict

LWF condemns the killing of civilians in Gaza airstrikes and the blocking of humanitarian aid  

Justice
News
20 Jun 2025
Nawala Ateib Mahamat (in yellow), refugee community leader in Farchana camp, Chad, with her sister Fara and children. They fled brutal violence in Al Geneina, Sudan, in May 2023. LWF supports Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad with water and sanitation. Photo: LWF/C. Kästner-Meyer

LWF calls for solidarity with refugees

"A crisis of global responsibility”

Humanitarian
Justice
Gender
News
19 Jun 2025
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LWF Annual Report for 2024 published

Abound in Hope

Governance
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04 Jun 2025

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