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Stronger together in meeting global challenges On 2 May 2023, LWF leadership met with the Heads of Related Agencies to discuss global challenges and the next LWF Strategy.
Solidarity with victims of violence in Manipur, India LWF joins the United Evangelical Lutheran Churches in India in praying for healing and reconciliation in wake of clashes between ethnic communities
Africa: Women and youth put leadership, empowerment, peace in focus Leadership, empowerment, justice, and peace are among key concerns and priorities for women and youth in Africa.
Sudan crisis: LWF calls for donations Thousands have fled to neighboring countries following the fighting in Sudan.
Advocating for women’s rights in Burundi The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) engages with the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process to promote human rights in Burundi, coordinating five
South Sudan: LWF condemns killings of peace workers The Lutheran World Federation expresses shock and sympathy at the killings of seven peace workers in Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan on 29 Apr
Colombia: God calls people from all walks of life Having been in the ordained ministry for the past 25 years, Rev.
African church leaders gather in Kenya for Pre-Assembly During the 8 to 13 May meeting, delegates from across the continent will be discussing challenges including poverty, climate change, gender justice
Suriname pastor to give Assembly’s opening sermon Embodying unity is vital in a world that wants to tear us apart and keep us separated, says Rev.
LWF invites media to Krakow Assembly LWF invites media to report from the Thirteenth LWF Assembly in Krakow, Poland.
Colombia: Help for landmine survivors Land mines are a sad inheritance of the Colombian civil war – and they continue to mutilate and kill.
Post-pandemic life of young people in Hong Kong A twice-weekly video series showcases the work of young Lutheran women and men in Hong Kong and seeks to inspire new leaders in the church.
