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WCC Executive Committee speaks out on migrant crises

Deeply concerned for migrants in many regions, especially those “driven to undertake journeys of desperate risk and danger”, the WCC Executive Committee has declared: “All members of the international community have a moral and legal duty to save the lives of those in jeopardy at sea or in transit, regardless of their origin and status.”

A presence to accompany vulnerable communities

They are there every day, each month of the year – as they have been for the last 13 years. They have become a natural element in the chaos of life in Israel and Palestine. Their presence is appreciated. They provide safety and stability. Their sole weapon is a pen, or a camera. They see and listen; they analyze and report back.

Una presencia para acompañar a las comunidades vulnerables

Desde hace 13 años, están allí cada día y cada mes del año. Se han convertido en un elemento natural en el caos de la vida en Israel y Palestina. La gente aprecia su presencia, pues proporcionan seguridad y estabilidad. Su única arma: un bolígrafo o una cámara. Observan y escuchan; analizan y transmiten información.

WCC-ILO address issues of Egyptian youth and decent work

Addressing the daunting issue of unemployment among Egyptian youth, the WCC collaborated with the International Labour Organization in holding a dialogue on “Egyptian youth and the right to decent work” in Cairo. The event on 15 May brought together participants from both Christian and Muslim backgrounds.

El CMI y la OIT abordan la cuestión de la juventud egipcia y el trabajo decente

Ante la cuestión inquietante del desempleo entre la juventud egipcia, el CMI, en colaboración con la Organización Internacional del Trabajo, facilitó un diálogo con el tema de "la juventud egipcia y el derecho a un trabajo decente" en El Cairo. El evento, celebrado el 15 de mayo, reunió a participantes tanto de los contextos cristianos como musulmanes.

Unity in Christ: the journey of fellowship

Today the WCC 10th Assembly hosted a unity plenary. The plenary invited participants to reflect on unity and the spiritual journey of fellowship grounded in prayerful reflection.

Churches must be "salt of the earth"

How does the church interact with a rapidly changing society? On 31 August, members of the World Council of Churches Central Committee spent much of the morning discussing this question in a pair of plenary sessions in Geneva.