Advocacy for People with Disabilities

An Action of the Lutheran World Federation, July 20–27, 2010, Public Statement XIII

Background
True fellowship, both in society and church, consists of all kinds of people. This is not only a matter of theology, but also human rights.

Assembly Action
The Lutheran World Federation renews its commitment to the cooperation with the World Council of Churches and the Ecumenical Disabilities Advocates Network (EDAN) to strengthen advocacy for the inclusion, participation and involvement of persons with disabilities in spiritual, social and development life, both in the church and society.

Source: Public Statements, Draft Consolidated Report On Actions Taken By The Eleventh Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation, Content Approved by the Assembly (scroll to Public Action XIII); text still subject to copy editing. Accessed 9/13/10.