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Violence against Palestinians is rising in the West Bank

Despite the war, security concerns, and travel restrictions, the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme for Palestine and Israel and the WCC Jerusalem Office continue to operate. Ecumenical accompaniers have observed increasing violence against Palestinians in the West Bank since October 7. 

16 November 2023
Interview
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Ecumenical accompanier: “many Palestinians simply want to live a peaceful life”

Sinéad Ní Bhroin, from the EAPPI UK and Ireland team, served as an ecumenical accompanier in Bethlehem 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 a protective presence and witnessing daily struggles and hopes. Below, a reflection on what she witnessed while in the field.

06 November 2023
Publication
Cover of booklet: Guide for Churches on the Prevention of Obstetric Fistula shows a group of women from the Freedom from Fistula Foundation in Toamasina, Madagascar, following their repair surgeries.

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.

26 October 2023
Interview
Rudelmar Bueno de Faria

ACT Alliance general secretary: “equity is not negotiable”

As the 78th session of the UN General Assembly and the first-ever Climate Action Summit were held in New York City in September, ACT Alliance general secretary Rudelmar Bueno de Faria reflected on the importance of the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the ecumenical movement in creating a more sustainable and equitable world.

26 September 2023
Interview
Rev. Dr Levi Bautista

Video interview: WCC “will be known by where it invests its moral and financial resources”

In a video interview with WCC news, Rev. Dr Liberato C. Bautista, assistant general secretary for United Nations and International Affairs, General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church, reflects on the dynamics of the ecumenical movement between local and global realities and the role of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in international multilateral dialogue.

18 September 2023
Interview
Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata

Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata: “Colombia is a deeply fragile but promising country”

Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata, World Council of Churches (WCC) programme director for Public Witness and Diakonia, led a delegation that visited Colombia on 8-11 August to express solidarity with the Colombian churches, government and people as they collaborate in the design, implementation, and advocacy for the construction of peace in the country. Below, he shares his impressions of the visit.

15 August 2023
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El clamor de la infancia en la Cumbre por un nuevo pacto mundial de financiación: “sustituyan el actual modelo económico colonial”

Los niños y niñas que se reunieron antes y durante la Cumbre por el nuevo pacto mundial de financiación, celebrada los días 22 y 23 de junio en París, transmitieron un mensaje claro al presidente Macron y a los dirigentes mundiales: el actual modelo económico colonial debe ser sustituido por otro que priorice la humanidad sobre los beneficios.

27 July 2023
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Kinder fordern auf dem Gipfel für einen Neuen Globalen Finanzpakt vehement: „Ersetzt das bestehende koloniale Wirtschaftsmodell“

Kinder, die sich im Vorfeld und während des Gipfeltreffens für einen Neuen Globalen Finanzpakt am 22. und 23. Juni in Paris versammelt haben, überbrachten Präsident Macron und den Staats- und Regierungschefs aus aller Welt eine eindeutige Botschaft: Das bestehende koloniale Wirtschaftsmodell muss durch ein System ersetzt werden, in dem die Menschlichkeit wichtiger ist als der Profit.

27 July 2023
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Le cri de ralliement des enfants lors du Sommet pour un nouveau pacte financier mondial: «remplacez le modèle économique colonial actuel»

Les enfants qui se sont réuni-e-s avant et pendant le Sommet pour un nouveau pacte financier mondial, organisé les 22 et 23 juin à Paris, ont adressé un message clair au président Macron et aux dirigeant-e-s du monde entier: le modèle économique colonial actuel doit être remplacé par un modèle qui fait passer l’humanité avant les profits.

27 July 2023
Blog post
Eileen Peralta and her 12-year old daughter Erin, who has autism, sit on the step of their home in the Malate neighborhood of Manila. They're being visited by other members of Kaisahan ng Magulang at Anak na Maykapansanan (Kaisaka), a mothers' group that carries out community based rehabilitation with families which have members with disabilities.

Recognizing autism as a disability

As a parent of an autistic child, it is important for me not only to embrace and accept that my child has autism but also to raise awareness on autism. We are all called upon to champion acceptance, embrace, appreciate, and accept autistic people as valued members of the community. 

25 July 2023
Interview
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El CMI reafirma la importancia del servicio diaconal y de la misión

El Rev. Matthew Ross, que ha dirigido el programa de diaconía y desarrollo de capacidades del CMI entre 2018 y 2023, reflexiona sobre cómo la actual recepción del documento “Llamados a la transformación: diaconía ecuménica” —en cuya redacción colaboró— confirma la importancia del servicio y la misión diaconales.

06 July 2023
Interview
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ÖRK bekräftigt Bedeutung von diakonischem Engagement und Mission

Pastor Matthew Ross, der von 2018 bis 2023 ÖRK-Programmreferent für Diakonie und Kapazitätsaufbau war, berichtet im folgenden Interview, dass das Dokument „Zur Verwandlung aufgerufen. Ökumenische Diakonie“, das er mitherausgegeben hat, auf vielfältige Art und Weise rezipiert wird, die aber alle die Bedeutung von diakonischem Engagement und Mission bekräftigen.

06 July 2023
Interview
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Le COE réaffirme l’importance de la mission et du service diaconaux

Le pasteur Matthew Ross, directeur du programme du COE pour la diaconie et le renforcement des capacités de 2018 à 2023, livre ses réflexions sur l’accueil réservé au document qu’il a édité, «Appelés à la Transformation – Diaconie œcuménique», qui confirme l’importance de la mission et du service diaconaux.

06 July 2023