WCC Press Conference 20 June at 4pm
Observing the 70th anniversary of the founding of the World Council of Churches (WCC) brings special focus and heightened attention to this year’s Central Committee meeting, 15-21 June in Geneva.
Ideas and advocacy of Brigalia Bam still vibrant today
Most South Africans know of Brigalia Bam as chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), where she served from 1999 to 2011. Previously secretary general of the South African Council of Churches, and already an IEC commissioner, she was chosen by then-President Nelson Mandela from the list of parliamentary nominees for this critical role. In a country that had recently been on the brink of racial civil war, she guided South Africans with humour, tolerance and impartiality along the path of inclusive democracy.
Thursdays in Black campaign relaunches efforts to end rape and violence
While the #MeToo movement may have been trending on social networks in recent months, the World Council of Churches (WCC) has been speaking out against sexual abuse and other forms of violence against women for several decades.
Events
15 - 21 June 2018 Central Committee meeting
21 June 2018 Pope Francis to visit the World Council of Churches
02 - 13 July 2018 Pastoral Challenges in a Multi-cultural and Multi-religious Context
07 - 20 July 2018 Youth in Asia Training for Religious Amity
14 - 20 July 2018 Young People Involved in Ecumenical Diakonia and Sustainable Development
18 - 23 July 2018 Indigenous Global Ecumenical Gathering and Youth Pre-Conference