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“Quieren vivir sin miedo ni acoso constante”

Máire Ní Mheibhric, de Galway (Irlanda), ejerció de acompañante ecuménica en el pueblo de Tubas, en la Ribera Occidental, entre el 31 de agosto y el 7 de octubre. También había sido acompañante ecuménica en 2019 en Hebrón. El Programa Ecuménico de Acompañamiento en Palestina e Israel del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) –creado a raíz del llamado de los dirigentes de las iglesias locales al establecimiento de una presencia internacional en el país– acompaña a las poblaciones y comunidades locales ofreciéndoles su presencia protectora y siendo testigos tanto de sus dificultades cotidianas como de sus esperanzas. Bajo estas líneas, Ní Mheibhric reflexiona sobre lo que vio durante esas semanas como acompañante.

“הכיבוש אינו יכול להחזיק מעמד לנצח”

הכומר אניקה אנברברנט, משוודיה, שימשה כמלווה אקומנית בכפר טובאס, בגדה המערבית, מתאריך ה-31 באוגוסט עד לתאריך ה-7 באוקטובר. תוכנית הליווי האקומני בפלסטין וישראל של מועצת הכנסיות העולמית, המבוססת על קריאה של ראשי כנסיות מקומיים ליצור נוכחות בינלאומית במדינה, מלווה את האנשים והקהילות המקומיות, כאשר היא מציעה נוכחות מגנה ועדות למאמצים והתקוות היומיומיים של אנשים אלו. למטה, אנברברנט מדברת על הדברים להם הייתה עדה בשטח.

“La ocupación no puede durar para siempre”

La Rev. Annica Anderbrant, de Suecia, ejerció de acompañante ecuménica cerca de Jerusalén del 31 de agosto al 7 de octubre. El Programa Ecuménico de Acompañamiento del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) en Palestina e Israel, basado en un llamado de los líderes de las iglesias locales para establecer una presencia internacional en el país, acompaña a la población y las comunidades locales, ofreciéndoles una presencia protectora y siendo testigo de sus luchas y esperanzas cotidianas. A continuación, Anderbrant reflexiona sobre lo que presenció sobre el terreno.

הילדים מרגישים בטוחים ללכת לבית הספר כאשר ה-EA נוכחים

איגור גבלו, מברזיל, שירת כמלווה אקומני בעיר העתיקה בירושלים מתאריך ה-31 באוגוסט ועד לתאריך ה-7 באוקטובר. תוכנית הליווי האקומני בפלסטין וישראל של מועצת הכנסיות העולמית (WCC), המבוססת על קריאה של ראשי כנסיות מקומיים ליצור נוכחות בינלאומית במדינה, מלווה את האנשים והקהילות המקומיות, כאשר היא מציעה נוכחות מגנה ועדות למאמצים והתקוות היומיומיים של אנשים אלו. למטה, גבלו מדבר על הדברים להם היה עד בשטח ועל העבודה העתידית.

Los niños se sienten seguros en el camino a la escuela con la presencia de “acompañantes ecuménicos” (AE)

El brasileño Igor Galvão ejerció de acompañante ecuménico en la Ciudad Vieja de Jerusalén del 31 de agosto al 7 de octubre. El Programa Ecuménico de Acompañamiento del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) en Palestina e Israel, basado en un llamado de los líderes de las iglesias locales para establecer una presencia internacional en el país, acompaña a la población y las comunidades locales, ofreciéndoles una presencia protectora y siendo testigo de sus luchas y esperanzas cotidianas. A continuación, Galvão reflexiona sobre lo que vio sobre el terreno y sobre el trabajo que queda por hacer.

A Guide for Churches on the Prevention of Obstetric Fistula

WCC Human Rights programme

This guide aims to raise awareness in churches and church communities of the catastrophic condition of obstetric fistula—a childbirth injury usually caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without timely medical intervention. Obstetric fistula can have devastating physical, emotional, and economic consequences for women and can even result in permanent disability.

It introduces readers to obstetric fistula and explains why churches need to be concerned. It discusses how churches can help prevent the condition from occurring in the women in their congregations and local communities. It also offers practical and emotional support and encouragement to those who are suffering with obstetric fistula. Finally, this guide outlines the advocacy work being done and suggests some actions churches can take.

Available for download in English, Portuguese, and Malagasy.

At peace conference, WCC focuses on overcoming racism

Dr Masiiwa Ragies Gunda, World Council of Churches (WCC) programme executive on Overcoming Racism, Racial Discrimination, and Xenophobia, recently attended and spoke at a Church and Peace Conference in the Netherlands. Exploring the theme Overcoming Racism in the Church,” the conference drew nearly 100 people from 15 European and non-European countries. 

“The occupation can’t last forever”

Rev. Annica Anderbrant, from Sweden, served as an ecumenical accompanier near Jerusalem, from 31 August to 7 October. The World Council of Churches Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel, based on an appeal from local church leaders to create an international presence in the country, accompanies the local people and communities, offering protective presence and witnessing their daily struggles and hopes. Below, Anderbrant reflects on what she witnessed while in the field. 

“They want to live without fear and constant harassment”

ire Ní Mheibhric, from Galway, Ireland, served as an ecumenical accompanier in the village of Tubas, in the West Bank, from 31 August to 7 October. She also previously served as an ecumenical accompanier in 2019 in Hebron. The World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel, based on an appeal from local church leaders to create an international presence in the country, accompanies the local people and communities, offering protective presence and witnessing their daily struggles and hopes. Below, Ní Mheibhric reflects on what she witnessed while in the field.

Kids Feel Safe Going to School when EAs are Present

Igor Galvão, from Brazil, served as an ecumenical accompanier in Jerusalems Old City from 31 August to 7 October. The World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel, based on an appeal from local church leaders to create an international presence in the country, accompanies the local people and communities, offering protective presence and witnessing their daily struggles and hopes. Below, Galvão reflects on what he witnessed while in the field, and on the work ahead.

Your Word Is Truth Vol 2

The Bible in Christian Traditions

Five years after the first volume, this publication continues to showcase the distinctive ways in which encountering the Bible—in all its power and perplexity—has profoundly inspired, informed, and shaped different faith traditions.

The authors of each chapter have written from their areas of expertise and research rather than as official representatives of their traditions. They have contributed to this volume because of their commitments to the Bible, their ecclesial tradition, and Christian unity. Readers sometimes get a snapshot of the internal debates and historical contexts that have shaped the hermeneutical process. In other chapters, the author gives specific examples of why certain biblical texts have been privileged over others in liturgy or preaching.

Recommended Practices to Combat HIV-Related Stigma

A Guidebook for Local Faith Communities
David Barstow
Gracia Violeta Ross
Manoj Kurian

In Recommended Practices to Combat HIV-Related Stigma, the World Council of Churches presents experiences of local congregations responding to HIV stigma. HIV stigma remains a significant barrier to universal access to care and prevention services and continues to be a challenge for the world, demanding our engagement and action. The faith community, with its large networks, influence and leadership, is well-placed to end HIV stigma and discrimination. It is our responsibility to participate in the HIV response; it is our calling to care for the most vulnerable.

Faith Sector Implementation of the Global AIDS Strategy

David Barstow
Gracia Violeta Ross
Manoj Kurian

The HIV epidemic continues to present a challenge for today’s world. The engagement and action of faith communities, in coordination with other actors, are crucial if we want to realize the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. How can the faith communities have sound and relevant responses to the current challenges of HIV? In Faith Sector Implementation of the Global AIDS Strategy, the authors summarize three global strategies on HIV and provide examples of interventions and actions for faith communities.