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Igor Galvão, from Brazil, served as an ecumenical accompanier in Jerusalem’s 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.

Thursdays in Black ambassadors play a vital role in increasing the impact of our collective call for a world without rape and violence. Rev. Merlyn Hyde Riley is general secretary of the Jamaica Baptist Union, and vice moderator of the WCC central committee.

Botschafterinnen und Botschafter von Donnerstags in Schwarz spielen eine wichtige Rolle in unserem Aufruf für eine Welt ohne Vergewaltigungen und Gewalt. Bischof Dr. Heinrich Bedford-Strohm ist Vorsitzender des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen.

Thursdays in Black ambassadors play a vital role in increasing the impact of our collective call for a world without rape and violence. Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm is moderator of the World Council of Churches.

Botschafterinnen und Botschafter der Bewegung Donnerstags in Schwarz spielen eine wichtige Rolle bei der wirkungsvolleren Durchsetzung unserer gemeinsamen Forderung nach einer Welt ohne Vergewaltigung und Gewalt. Pastor Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay ist der Generalsekretär des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen.

Thursdays in Black ambassadors play a vital role in increasing the impact of our collective call for a world without rape and violence. Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay is general secretary of the World Council of Churches.

In a video interview, Rev. Dr Peter Cruchley, director of the World Council of Churches Commission on World Mission and Evangelism (CWME), reflects on what mission and evangelism mean, the structure of the commission, and the vision for its work.