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Die Evangelische Kirche in Hessen und Nassau hat an ihren Entschluss vor 50 Jahren erinnert, das Programm des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) zur Bekämpfung von Rassismus trotz massiver öffentlicher Kritik zu unterstützen. Auch heute noch sei es eine bleibende Verpflichtung, jeder Form von Rassismus und jeder Form von Menschenfeindlichkeit entgegenzutreten.

During a solidarity visit to South Sudan, a delegation from the All Africa Conference of Churches urged all parties in South Sudan to pursue peace even amid challenges.

The Evangelical Church in Hesse and Nassau has commemorated its decision 50 years ago to fund the Programme to Combat Racism of the World Council of Churches (WCC), in the face of widespread public criticism, as a continuing obligation to oppose all forms of racism and inhumanity.

With the annual olive harvest season in the Holy Land soon to draw to a close, the WCC convenes a webinar on the topic ’Uprooting Identities or Planting Just Peace?’ on 2 December.

Die Botschafterinnen und Botschafter der Kampagne „Donnerstags in Schwarz“ haben eine gemeinsame Botschaft formuliert, um mit vereinter Stimme die 16 Aktionstage gegen geschlechtsspezifische Gewalt zu unterstützen.

Thursdays in Black ambassadors have created a joint message, unifying their voices in support of “16 Days against Gender-Based Violence.”

During its online meeting, 9-13 November, the World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee addressed vital international developments, approved plans for 2021 and pledged support and solidarity with churches across the world at a time of multiple concurrent crises.

Während einer Online-Tagung des Exekutivausschusses des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) vom 9.–13. November haben die ÖRK-Vorsitzende Dr. Agnes Abuom und der Interims-Generalsekretär des ÖRK, Pastor Prof. Dr. Ioan Sauca, die wichtige Rolle des ÖRK in einer Welt voller Herausforderungen erörtert.

During a World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee meeting that is convening online from 9-13 November, WCC moderator Dr Agnes Abuom and WCC interim general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca shared highlights on the WCC’s role in a world facing great challenges.

During his long career, Weber, who passed away on 18 October, made the Bible come alive for thousands of people through Bible studies that he coordinated with groups from many different cultures, contexts and situations.

Upon the 20th anniversary of the UN Resolution 1325, the question is still being answered as to whether women’s important work in peace and security is getting the visibility it deserves.

Leading a plenary session on 15 October at the G20 Interfaith Forum, World Council of Churches moderator Dr Agnes Abuom spoke on the empowerment of women, youth and vulnerable people. The online forum drew more than 2,000 people from 90 countries.

World Council of Churches moderator Dr Agnes Abuom will lead a plenary session on empower-ment of women, youth and vulnerable people being held at the G20 Interfaith Forum on 15 Octo-ber. The online forum will feature hundreds of policymakers, prominent experts and religious leaders speaking over five days in dozens of sessions.

During an ecumenical prayer service on 4 October for the close of Season of Creation, World Council of Churches moderator Dr Agnes Abuom reflected on economic justice and care for the earth.

Dr Agnes Abuom, moderator of the World Council of Churches (WCC), contributed to a G20 Interfaith Forum on Africa hosted by KAICIID, or the International Dialogue Centre, dedicated to the facilitation of dialogue between followers of different cultures and religions.

Bishop John K. Yambasu, resident bishop of the United Methodist Church in Sierra Leone and president of the Council of Churches in Sierra Leone, died suddenly in a road accident on 16 August.

“It is with great sadness that the World Council of Churches received news about the passing away of Rev. Dr Micheline Kamba Kasongo, an outstanding theologian and ecumenist who contributed enormously to many areas in the ecumenical movement,” said Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, interim general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC).