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World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed deep concern over the ongoing unrest in Mozambique following the disputed October 2024 general elections. 

Prior to the 55th UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board meeting in Nairobi, the World Council of Churches (WCC) and UNAIDS organized an “HIV and Faith Youth Academy” for young people on 9 December. 

As church leaders and organizations rally against Christian persecution in Sudan, a bishop has become the latest victim of the violence, in the country where war has destroyed church missions, schools, hospitals, and Christian villages.

The World Council of Churches (WCC) Gender Justice Reference Group will convene in Harare, Zimbabwe from 7-12 December. The group, meeting face-to-face for the first time, was created to dismantle gender inequalities and promote justice and reconciliation.

As interfaith leaders and diverse communities gathered in Zambia from 25-27 November, they emerged with the clear message that providing correct information about HIV is a crucial role for churches. 

In a statement, the World Council of Churches (WCC) Executive Committee denounced the continued fighting in Sudan, and urged solidarity and assistance to the people and churches.

The World Council of Churches (WCC), in collaboration with UNAIDS and national resource persons, conducted capacity-building programs on HIV, mental health, and human rights during the annual youth assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia from 31 October to 3 November in Ondangwa. Nearly 500 youth participated in the assembly.

The World Council of Churches (WCC), with the University of the Western Cape, will hold a joint seminar from 18-23 November, in Cape Town, South Africa. 

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is attending the Conference of Secretaries of Christian World Communions, hosted by the Organization of African Instituted Churches from 5-7 November in Nairobi, Kenya.

Theologians, church leaders, scholars, and state actors in Africa, explored the concept of misleading theologies and the role of governments at a symposium in Nairobi, Kenya, amidst concerns over the continued propagation of the practices in the continent.

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay condemned the recent attack in Sudan’s Al-Jazira state by the Rapid Support Forces which tragically resulted in the deaths of 124 civilians and left many others injured. 

A joint multi-year sustainable food systems project between The United Church of Canada, Zimbabwe Council of Churches, and Canadian Foodgrains Bank is increasing food security with community-led solutions.