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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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Signs of hope amid challenging times Leadership Conference in Latin America opens with context analysis and insights from member churches
Faith-based organizations launch publication on women’s human rights LWF General Secretary Junge affirms partnerships that influence the local reality
6 May 2019 Round Table for Book launch: Affirming Women’s Human Rights, Resources for Faith-Based Organizations
Mexican church marks 10 years of women’s ordination Equal participation in other areas of church life has grown
Advocating for women’s access to social protection Calling for stronger partnerships with governments to guarantee women’s rights
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
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