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Voice of churches vital during UN women’s rights talks

As the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) drew to a close, a look back shows that, this year, the World Council of Churches (WCC), through its Ecumenical Office to the United Nations, brought many voices to the table to speak on gender equality, women's rights, and empowerment. 

World Water Day 2024 events amplify WCC’s commitment to water for peace

The World Council of Churches (WCC) participated in three online events on 22 March, World Water Day, under the banner "Leveraging Water for Peace." These events, held in collaboration with various global partners, underscored the crucial intersection of faith, international perspectives, and the mission to build a sustainable Blue Community.

WCC brings voice of communities to Commission on the Status of Women

How do we end exclusion, racism, economic injustice? Voices from across the world brought stories—and solutions—via online events hosted by the World Council of Churches (WCC) in conjunction with the Commission on the Status of Women, the UNs largest annual gathering on gender equality and women's empowerment.

On Palm Sunday, WCC walks in solidarity with Gaza Christians

On Palm Sunday, accompaniers from the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel walked in the traditional procession, carrying messages of solidarity with Gaza Christians during an especially painful time. 

WCC met with Rainbow Pilgrims Group

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Jerry Pillay and some members of staff met with a delegation from the Rainbow Pilgrims Group on 25 March to discuss topics including human sexuality, stigma, discrimination, violence, racism, gender equality, and wellbeing

Stimmen der Standhaftigkeit inmitten der Zerstörung

„Wir werden Gaza nicht verlassen, so lange dort noch eine Kirche steht.“

„Wir werden nicht die letzten Christen sein, die in Gaza leben.“

„Wir haben alles verloren, aber wir können unsere Mission und unsere Zugehörigkeit zu diesem Ort, der uns so sehr am Herzen liegt, niemals aufgeben.“

„Das Christentum ist hier entstanden, und es wird auch hier bleiben.“  

Diese Worte hört Nader Abu Amsha, Direktor der Abteilung für Soziale Dienste für Palästinensische Geflüchtete des Rates der Kirchen im Nahen Osten (DSPR-MECC), von den Menschen, die er in ihrem Überlebenskampf zu unterstützen versucht.