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A symposium held on World Children’s Day, hosted by FELM, the World Council of Churches, and other partners, gave an overview of the Churches’ Commitments to Children programme, an initiative of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Churches and UNICEF. 

An online event hosted by Arigatou International, UNICEF, the World Council of Churches (WCC), and other partners lifted up young voices on the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children 2023—voices expressing grave concern about the impact of both war and climate change.

The World Federation for Mental Health held a seminar, hosted by the World Council of Churches (WCC), that celebrated the 75th anniversary of both organizations, as well as the strong and dynamic partnership between them.

Mark your calendar now for events during the campaign 16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence, which will begin 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and end 10 December, Human Rights Day.

The World Council of Churches (WCC), with support from UNAIDS, hosted a webinar in Uganda and Nigeria on 14 November under the theme ““Changing Hearts and Minds” against HIV stigma.

A webinar on 4 December will focus on “Decolonizing beauty: mission, gender, racism, and health in the skin-whitening pandemic.”

The World Council of Churches (WCC) extends a warm invitation to all its member churches and partners to actively participate in two events organised to celebrate World Children's Day on 20 November.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee, meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, from 8-14 November, released a statement on COP28’s responsibility for climate justice. 

On 17 November, the World Council of Churches (WCC) will host an event, “75 years of mental health advocacy: achievements, challenges, and the future.” 

With a focus on the legacy of nuclear testing and climate change, the World Council of Churches (WCC) is planning a pilgrimage visit to the Marshall Islands on 16-24 November.

Entitled "Changing Hearts and Minds: Uganda and Nigeria in the Fight Against HIV Stigma," the webinar is organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC). This online event, scheduled for 14 November from 15:00 to 17:00 CET, will bring together esteemed voices from both the faith communities and networks of people living with HIV.

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay will participate in a pre-COP28 Faith Leaders Summit in the United Arab Emirates on 6-7 November.