Highlighting conflict zones on International Day of People with Disabilities
(LWI) - The rough ground of a public park, which became a camp for people displaced by the ISIS advance, is an unlikely place to see a wheelchair. Especially as…
Leadership of the LWF global governing body, the LWF Council, is drawn from member churches. Representatives include a diverse a range of communion members, including women, youth, church leadership, and specialists…
PARIS, France/GENEVA, 29 November 2015 (LWI) – Saturday, 28 November, marked the beginning of the ecumenical and interfaith cooperation at COP21 in Paris. Four petitions by ACT Now for Climate Justice (part of ACT Alliance), the Global…
GENEVA, 1 December 2015 (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), through the regional HIV and AIDS network, are among several churches in the Lutheran communion that observe…
PARIS, France, 2 December 2015 (LWI) - Over 20 faith leaders, with youth, political and civil society representatives sat down for a unique lunch at COP21 at a table with knives and…
LWF joins organizations emphasizing critical need for peace
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joined faith-based organizations working with displaced families in the Central African Republic (CAR) in saluting Pope Francis’…
LWF Nepal supports networks that empower people living with disabilities
(LWI) – Growing up for Balarni Chaudhary was difficult. She has only one leg and lost her father when she was very young. She felt she was a burden to her family.…
COP 21 must tackle climate risks of the poorest and most vulnerable
(LWI) - Climate-induced loss and damage is one of the key points being raised by faith groups during COP21. A discussion panel and a demonstration held at COP21 in early…
Human Rights Day throws light on abuses in Colombia
(LWI) - "We were left alone with our children. Suddenly we had to be like both parents to them. It was a terrible burden and seemed to be getting worse each day," recalls Yaneth Perez, a…
