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Arctic communities to WCC pilgrims: “We need your voice”

Lorraine Netro, who was raised in the Gwichin First Nation of Old Crow, Yukon (Canada), is part of an indigenous community—but shes also a global citizen.

Todays Arctic peoples are important members of global society,” Netro said. The survival of Arctic cultures and communities remains tied to the wildlife and landscape of the Arctic Refuge.”

Church delegation shares priorities with Finnish presidency of EU Council

An ecumenical delegation composed of representatives from the Conference of European Churches and the Commission of the Bishops’ Conference of the European Union met in Helsinki on 12 July with Pekka Haavisto, Finnish minister of Foreign Affairs, to exchange on the priorities of the Finnish Presidency of the EU Council.

What difference does dressing in black make?

On 26 July at the International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam, there was a marked change in colour at the Interfaith Networking Zone. It was Thursday, and from morning prayers to the evening informal networking, the theme was “black”.

Working toward an AIDS-free generation

Faith-based organizations have been at the forefront of calls to accelerate HIV testing and treatment for children and adolescents. As gaps in infection and treatment between adults and children have become more apparent, there are now more concerted efforts to “super fast-track” services for children. But will they be enough?

Building bridges of faith in the HIV response

A symbolic bridge, carefully constructed over a two-day interfaith conference, connects an interfaith networking zone with a space shared with the World Health Organization (WHO), UNAIDS and Unitaid at the Global Village of the International AIDS Conference 2018.

ÖRK-Konferenz diskutiert „gerechten Frieden mit der Erde“

Unter dem Thema „Ein gerechter Frieden mit der Erde“ fand vom 13. bis 15. Oktober eine vom Ökumenischen Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) organisierte Konferenz im Zusammenhang mit der Arktischen Versammlung statt - die größte jährliche internationale Versammlung, die sich mit der Zukunft der Arktis befasst. Gastgeberin der ÖRK-Konferenz war die Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche Islands.

WCC conference considers “Just Peace with Earth”

A conference organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and hosted by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland under the theme “Just Peace with Earth” was offered in conjunction with the Arctic Assembly, the largest annual international gathering focused on the future of the Arctic held Oct. 13-15.

Conferencia del CMI sobre el tema de "la paz justa en la Tierra"

Junto con la Asamblea del Círculo Ártico, la mayor reunión internacional anual sobre el futuro del Ártico, que tuvo lugar del 13 al 15 de octubre, se celebró una conferencia organizada por el Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) y auspiciada por la Iglesia Evangélica Luterana de Islandia con el tema de “la paz justa en la Tierra”.

Une conférence du COE étudie «une paix juste avec la terre»

Le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) a coorganisé avec l’Église évangélique luthérienne d’Islande une conférence sur le thème «Une paix juste avec la terre» en marge de l’assemblée de l’Arctic Circle, le plus grand rassemblement annuel international consacré à l’avenir de la région arctique, qui s’est déroulé du 13 au 15 octobre.

Water in a sustainable future

More than 80 people from 23 European countries travelled to Helsinki for the 11th Assembly of the European Christian Environmental Network.