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The cover of the 2022 Annual report features a photo of LWF's Ukraine response, which was taken by Albin Hillert. The report was designed by Harri Aittassalo.

LWF Annual Report 2022 published

The year was marked by the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant that in-person meetings could resume. At the same time, war in Europe, and the response of LWF and its member churches, brought back memories of the years when…

Ms Vera Tkach, chairperson of the Ad-hoc Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice, presents the resolution on Nigeria to the LWF council. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert

Deep concern about escalating violence in Nigeria

LWF Council adopts resolution on the Situation in North-East and Central Nigeria

(LWI) - During its meeting in Geneva this week, the Council of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) adopted a resolution on the situation in North-East and…

The LWF Council approves seven messages, resolutions and public statements on pressing issues. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Populism, violence, family separation under spotlight

LWF Council calls for action on number of urgent issues

(LWI) - The governing body of the Lutheran World Federation has highlighted a number of issues that need the urgent attention of churches and the international community. On the…

LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF President: Prophetic witness against injustices

LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa addresses 2019 Council meeting

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa today opened the 2019 LWF Council meeting with a call for deeper unity…

LWF Council members follow discussion on the protection of biodiversity. The report was presented by the Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice chairperson, Ms Vera Tkach, Federation of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Russia and Other States. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Call to act on climate-related crises, religious and political injustice

Public statements and resolutions from 2019 LWF Council meeting

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council concluded its 2019 meeting with public statements and resolutions on crises related to climate change, the Israeli-…

Working together for justice, peace and reconciliation

LWF publishes 2019 Annual Report

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Annual Report for the work carried out in…

Christian communities worldwide should be models for an economy of life in their own contexts urge the global Christian organizations. The photo shows LWF livelihoods projects in Nepal. LWF/Albin Hillert

COVID-19: Adopt an Economy of Life, urge global Christian organizations

Coronavirus pandemic a prophetic moment

(LWI) – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new urgency to adopting an “Economy of Life.” Global Christian organizations that represent millions of people across the world are calling for action…