LWF welcomes the announcement of an agreement to secure the release of hostages abducted by Hamas on 7 October. LWF also welcomes the announcement of a four-day pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas.…
The first African Doctor of Theology in his home church in Zimbabwe and the first LWF General Secretary from the global south. Rev. Dr Ishmael Noko reflects on key moments from his life and leadership of the global communion of…
An ecumenical human rights advocacy training in Geneva helps those working for gender justice in countries like Malawi to learn new skills and discover a network of like-minded people
Lutheran churches worldwide are heeding a unified call for peace prayers in Israel and Palestine on 17 October. Initiated by Christian leaders in Jerusalem, the global plea has garnered support from Christians worldwide.
In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly voiced concerns about the violence and loss of lives in Israel-Palestine, calling upon the international community and the Government of Israel to respect and ensure access to…
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…
On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, LWF highlights the work of their humanitarian staff, who work under very challenging conditions. LWF has 7,700 humanitarian staff, working for the humanitarian and development arm World Service. …
