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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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Women brokering peace in conflict and crisis CSW65: Lutherans join other religious actors to focus on including women of faith in peacebuilding processes
Lutheran women share stories of changing social norms LWF delegates at CSW65 shine spotlight on ways of challenging patriarchal practices in Mexico and Tanzania
Shaping new narratives of inclusion and equality Lutheran gender justice advocates at CSW65 call on churches to step up action to empower women and girls
Gender-just lens needed for COVID-19 recovery LWF delegation to bring local faith perspectives to UN’s Commission on the Status of Women
Breaking barriers: LWF women in leadership International Women’s Day webinar explores successes and obstacles for past, present and future generations
Young women from Kakuma speak about gender justice Webinar from refugee camp in Kenya, brings voices of young refugees
International Women’s Day: LWF reaffirms commitment to gender justice Occasion to highlight women’s leadership in the church and society, challenges and successes