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The cry of the Papuans in Indonesia

The World Council of Churches (WCC) continues to amplify the voice of the indigenous Papuans in Indonesia, who are oppressed by racism and discrimination.

Concerned about the escalating crisis of violence, racism and discrimination against indigenous Papuans in Indonesia, a side event co-sponsored by the WCC was convened during a fall session of the UN Human Rights Council to discuss patterns that are oppressing and displacing Papuans.

Dorfgemeinschaft in Papua spricht mit ÖRK-Pilgerteam über ihre Wunden

Der Empfang ist überwältigend. In dem kleinen Dorf von Kaliki sind Männer, Frauen und Kinder auf den Beinen. Begleitet von Tänzen und Trommelwirbel wird die Gruppe des internationalen Pilgerteams des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) zum Ortseingang geleitet. Die Pilgerinnen und Pilger werden mit kunstvoll geflochtenen Kronen aus Gräsern und Blumen ausgestattet und ihre Gesichter mit traditionellen Mustern bemalt.

Papuan villagers share their wounds with WCC Pilgrim Team

In the small village of Kaliki, men, women and children are on their feet, dancing, accompanied by drum rolls, as an international World Council of Churches (WCC) Pilgrim Team arrives. The pilgrims are given intricately-woven crowns of grass and flowers and their faces are painted with traditional patterns.

Aldeanos papúes comparten su dolor con el equipo de la peregrinos del CMI

En el pequeño poblado de Kaliki, los hombres, las mujeres y los niños recibieron al equipo internacional de peregrinos del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) de pie, bailando, acompañados por el redoble de tambores. Les entregaron a los peregrinos intrincadas coronas de flores y hierbas, y les pintaron el rostro con diseños tradicionales.

Japanese churches discuss minority issues

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.