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Image Statement signed by the LWF and 30 other organizations condemning Israeli demolitions of Palestian homes Some 31 organizations say Israeli demolitions this week have left 132 people homeless, including 82 children, accounting for a quarter of the displ
Image Embarking on the Journey of Interreligious Dialogue In a world marked by division and strife, the act of bringing people of different faiths together to deepen the mutual understanding of and joint c
Image Council 2015 public statement - Tanah Papua The LWF Council repeats its deep concern about deteriorating human rights violations in Tanah Papua.
Image Council 2015 resolution - The Middle East The LWF Council is deeply concerned about the escalation of violence in the region, the vulnerability of religious and other minorities, and the br
Image The LWF 2015 Council responds to the new UN Social Development Goals, designed to guide anti-poverty efforts through to the year 2030. The LWF Council acknowledges with appreciation the advocacy efforts of ACT Alliance and its members, including those from within the Lutheran commu
Image Council 2015 Resolution - Commending the People of Nigeria The LWF Council encourages Nigeria to continue making gains following free and fair, democratic and peaceful elections in March and April 2015.
Image Journeying Together: LWF Communion in Africa 1955-2015 Journeying Together examines the momentous coming together of African Lutherans for the first time, in 1955 and the legacy of that event in the lif
Image Asia Church Leadership Consultation (ACLC) During the opening of a four-day meeting dedicated to knowledge exchange and collaboration across the Asian region, LWF President, Bishop Dr.
Image Welcoming the Stranger: Affirmations for Faith Leaders Welcoming the Stranger: Affirmations for Faith Leaders is the culmination of a High Commissioner’s Dialogue on Faith
Image 2015 New Year Message from the LWF General Secretary In his New Year's Message addressed to the LWF Council and Member Churches, LWF General Secretary, Martin Junge, expresses his gratitude for G