WCC condemns violence in India - and calls for justice
The death of a father and son in police custody last week in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has caused outrage and protest in the state. Family members and friends of the victims have accused the police of subjecting them to torture while they were in custody.
Orthodox bishop takes to organic farming during COVID-19 lockdown
The Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Syrian Church Bangalore Diocesan headquarters on the outskirts of the city of Bengaluru in India has been transformed into a farmhouse during recent weeks due to a COVID-19 lockdown.
Taming post-harvest losses can boost food security in Africa, say church leaders
African Church leaders are highlighting the need to tame the continent’s persistent post-harvest losses, as organizations point at rising food insecurity due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Events
01 March - 15 August 2020 “A Light of Peace” prayer campaign for peace in Korea
20 - 24 July 2020 Executive Committee meeting (online)
17 - 28 August 2020 GEM School 2020: Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management for an Economy of Life (now online)
13 - 18 November 2020 Executive Committee meeting
02 - 05 June 2021 Teaching Ecumenism – International Conference (postponed)
23 - 29 June 2021 Central Committee meeting
26 July - 14 August 2021 Interreligious Summer School Bossey