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Get Involved Image Lutherans from around the globe gather for the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Thirteenth Assembly, held in Krakow, Poland on 13-19 September 2023 under the theme of ’One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition on a common journey of renewal We strive to put our faith into action within and beyond the communion, and seek God’s Word and Spirit to guide us
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COP26: Thirty-two young people to represent LWF at climate summit Online-format ensures broad participation
“Famine is preventable, we must act immediately” World Food Day: LWF and faith partners call for immediate action to end food insecurity
Human Rights Council: LWF and member churches in Namibia and Sierra Leone submit statements defending human rights LWF with member churches in Namibia and Sierra Leone engages governments through UPR mechanism
Honduras: "We go without fear, we bless them” Voices from the Communion: Pastor President Julio Caballero of the Christian Lutheran Church of Honduras
“I heard of signs of peace in South Sudan, so I decided to come back” LWF works to prepare conditions for a safe return and re-integration of South Sudanese into their home communities
“An unequivocal ‘no’ to violence against children” LWF and End Violence Partnership join hands to raise awareness and work to end violence against children
International Day of Peace: LWF calls for proposals of youth-led projects LWF invites churches to advance the role of young people in peacebuilding
A new phase in faith-based advocacy for gender justice LWF joins in amplifying lessons learned in affirming women’s human rights and gender justice
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for Special Rapporteur on human rights and climate change Strengthening an international response to climate change in compliance with human rights
Committed to prevent violence against children LWF and Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children join hands to promote awareness, seek solutions
Advocacy at local level a key focus of annual women’s human rights training LWF and partner faith-based organizations prepare trainees to lead regional capacity building