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The future of diaconal work in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in the context of the war in Ukraine and aftermath of the war between Azerbaijan and Armenia, was discussed this week at the meeting organized by Interdiac, the International Academy for Diakonia and Social Action, Central and Eastern Europe in Český Těšín, Czech Republic.

Les participants à une conférence tenue à Wuppertal, en Allemagne, et en ligne, du 9 au 12 avril, ont publié un message appelant les Églises du monde entier non seulement à écouter plus attentivement les victimes de violations des droits humains, mais aussi à se montrer davantage solidaires envers elles.

A conference held in Wuppertal, Germany, and online on 9-12 April published a message calling on churches across the world to not only listen more closely to the victims of human rights violations, but to act in stronger solidarity with them.

En rassemblant des perspectives bibliques, théologiques et pratiques sur la dignité humaine, les protagonistes de la conférence internationale de Wuppertal ont lancé aux Églises le défi de parvenir à une vision et une protection communes des droits humains, lors de la séance publique de débat du 11 avril.

Bringing together biblical, theological and practical perspectives on human dignity, participants of the international conference in Wuppertal challenged churches for a common understanding and protection of human rights during the public panel discussion on 11 April.

Addressing the challenges for a common vision of churches on human rights today, the international conference “Christian Perspectives on Human Dignity and Human Rights” will take place on 9-12 April in Wuppertal, Germany. Everyone is invited to follow the public session of the conference on 11 April, when a panel of the keynote speakers will bring together biblical, theological and practical perspectives on human dignity.

Après avoir entendu des informations plus précises faisant état de graves violations du droit international en Ukraine, le secrétaire général du Conseil œcuménique des Églises, le père prof. Ioan Sauca, s’est dit horrifié par ces atrocités et appelle à ouvrir une enquête approfondie.

La conférence internationale intitulée «Perspectives chrétiennes sur la dignité humaine et les droits humains», qui se tiendra du 9 au 12 avril à Wuppertal, en Allemagne, abordera les défis d’une vision commune des Églises sur les droits de la personne aujourd’hui. Tout le monde est invité à suivre la séance publique du 11 avril, durant laquelle plusieurs orateurs et oratrices de premier plan évoqueront la dignité humaine d’un point de vue biblique, théologique et pratique.

World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, upon hearing reports that give stronger indications of grave violations of international law in Ukraine, expressed abhorrence at these reported atrocities, and called for full investigation.

A “Go for Gender Justice” initiative was launched by the Protestant Church in Germany in Berlin on 1 February with calls for overcoming gender clichés and traditional role models. Germany’s "First Lady,” the judge Elke Büdenbender called on women and men to fight together for social change. Under the motto "Go for Gender Justice,” nine regional churches invited people to move together toward gender equality.

As Norwegian Church Aid continued a digital visit with its global partners, leaders from the organization met with the World Council of Churches (WCC) to discuss creative responses to the world’s increasing needs, and the vital role of church leaders in those responses.

World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca will serve as a panelist at a High-Level Event on Fraternity, Multilateralism and Peace: Presentation of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter Fratelli Tutti on 15 April.

A webinar entitled “Reflections on recent developments in the USA and their significance for interreligious relations,” held 9 February, brought together more than 20 advisers in interreligious relations from various World Council of Churches (WCC) member churches from across the globe.