Overcoming racism and the need to focus attention on the life and dignity of its victims has been a major WCC concern for several decades. Regrettably, new forms of racism constantly emerge and racial violence is on the rise.
The WCC challenges the churches to address racism in their own structures and life, and draws on their work and experience in this struggle.
A central missionary and pastoral challenge of today for churches in a multi-cultural and multi-faith world is how to share the faith with younger generations in a way that is meaningful for their lives. This course offers the opportunity to analyze the challenges, understand the values and aspirations of young people living in these contexts, and learn about successful approaches.
Racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance negate the essence of human beings by negating their origins and identities. This year marks the fifteenth anniversary of the 2001 World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance held in Durban, South Africa.
A WCC delegation visited Ireland from 28 November to 1 December to explore how the international ecumenical community may best support churches in the global fellowship and work together on the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace.
Some 200 people from Japanese churches and minority right networks as well as overseas partners, gathered for an international conference on minority issues and mission at the Korean YMCA in Tokyo.
A statement from the delegates of the ecumenical conference "Abolished, but Not Destroyed: Remembering the Slave Trade in the 21st Century" in Runaway Bay, Jamaica; December 2007