Who We Are We are a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition, living and working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world
What We Do We work with member churches, country programs and partner organizations to promote justice, peace, reconciliation and dignity for individuals and communities.
Member Churches LWF membership represents over 78 million Christians in the Lutheran tradition in 99 countries across the globe. It has 154 member churches, including two associate member churches, as well as ten recognized churches and congregations, and two recognized councils.
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Get Involved 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
Strengthening advocacy capacity for women’s rights in faith-based organizations LWF and partners workshop facilitates access to UN mechanisms
Persist in putting faith into action, Kanyoro urges Lutheran churches Violence against women is alarming, congregations can do more
Japan: A Tool to Raise a Movement for Women’s Ordination By Department for Theology and Public Witness
Supporting Women’s Role in Church Growth in South Korea By Department for Theology and Public Witness
Rooting Gender Justice in Biblical, Theological and Local Contexts LWF WICAS Affirms Women’s Contribution to Inclusive Church in Asia
Gains and Challenges for Churches, 20 Years after Beijing LWF Jointly Hosts Side Event at UN Commission on Status of Women
![JELC member Ms Kyoko Tawara [left] and Ms Kiyoe Narita from JLC, displaying the LWF Gender Justice Policy in Japanese, at the April 2015 WICAS meeting in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: LWF/WICAS](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2022-06/gender-justice-policy-japanese.jpg.webp?h=403ad41c&itok=77ILjD55)
