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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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Climate justice: “Immediate and inclusive action needed” IPCC report on “Mitigation of Climate Change” presented
Human Rights Council: LWF welcomes appointment of special rapporteur for climate Protecting the safety and security of minorities
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Human Rights Council: Upholding the right to freedom of religion or belief Protecting the safety and security of minorities
Ukraine: Lutheran bishops from Ukraine and Russia join prayer for peace God is “with the victims of this war. He is with the suffering people. He is there in the hell of war.”
CSW66: Women must lead the way out of climate crisis LWF and ELCA host event exploring ways in which women are driving movement for more sustainable living
LWF fact-finding visit to Polish-Ukrainian border Generosity of volunteers gives hope alongside concern for exploitation of vulnerable mothers and children
LWF advocates for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines at Human Rights Council "Until all are safe, no one is safe”
LWF calls to “protect and restore ecosystems” Integrated solutions needed to achieve climate justice and sustainable development
Uphold rights and dignity of women fleeing conflict On International Women’s Day, Lutheran leaders focus on ways that women are impacted by war and violence
Welcome all affected by the war in Ukraine LWF General Secretary speaks out against discrimination of refugees
Ukraine: Lutheran churches in neighboring countries provide shelter and support A wave of solidarity for victims of war