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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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UN side event highlights churches’ successes in furthering Sustainable Development Goals A parallel event at UN Commission on the Status of Women highlights work of the ecumenical “Waking the Giant” initiative
Advocating for women’s access to social protection Calling for stronger partnerships with governments to guarantee women’s rights
Nepal: Woman leader Damai chronicles her journey from bondage to leadership More than 120 local government representatives, thanks to LWF’s work among freed bonded laborers
LWF celebrates International Women’s Day 2019 Staff in Geneva office take part in program of activities to raise awareness around gender justice in the workplace
Church of Iceland offers equal opportunities for women Nordic church implementing LWF commitment to promote women and young people in leadership
Colombia: Pushing for peace and women’s rights Lutheran church joins other civil society representatives presenting shadow report to UN’s CEDAW committee
Germany: The long road to equal rights for women in leadership Women’s right to vote and their representation in Lutheran synods
Ethiopia: Symbols of Hope help rebuild lives of young people LWF General Secretary thanks EECMY for its holistic ministry
Uganda: Life-saving interventions for babies and mothers LWF’s integrated humanitarian support reaches over 640,000 people in need
New LWF member: United Evangelical Church in Cuba Lutheran Synod “Being part of the LWF allows us to give and receive in every way”