“The materials are us” - Faith building bridges in the HIV response
How faith groups and leaders can, should and are building bridges to more effectively eliminate AIDS as a public health threat is the focus of an interfaith event being held in Amsterdam, 21-22 July 2018.
South Sudan Council of Churches: “peace will return to our country”
In a 19 July statement, the South Sudan Council of Churches reflected on recent developments in the country: “The winds of violence and conflict have continued to obscure our road to light and peace, while the international community remains discouraged and frustrated by the absence of peace. It is well known that the church has historically played a key moral and spiritual role in healing and mediation at various points in our history to stop bloodshed and make peace.”
Nicaragua: “cease state violence and protect the people”, says WCC
The alarming number of alleged civilian casualties in Nicaragua raises “deep concern for the weakening of human rights and the fragility of the state of law”, said World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit on 19 July.
Events
18 - 23 July 2018 Indigenous Global Ecumenical Gathering and Youth Pre-Conference
21 - 27 July 2018 Faith at AIDS 2018
23 July - 10 August 2018 Religions and Sustainable Development Goals – Perspectives from Judaism, Christianity and Islam
19 - 31 August 2018 2018 Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management (GEM) for an Economy of Life
16 - 23 September 2018 World Week of Peace in Palestine and Israel