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Las iglesias de Nigeria se unen para poner fin a la violencia sexual contra los niños

Los miembros del Consejo Cristiano de Nigeria han adoptado “Salir de las sombras”, una serie de herramientas destinadas a acabar con todas las formas de violencia sexual contra los niños.

11 August 2021

Les églises du Nigeria s’unissent pour mettre fin aux violences sexuelles contre les enfants

Les membres du Conseil chrétien du Nigeria ont adopté "Out of the Shadows", un document conçue pour mettre fin à toutes les formes de violence sexuelle à l’encontre des enfants.

11 August 2021

Kirchen in Nigeria schließen sich zusammen, um sexueller Gewalt gegen Kinder ein Ende zu bereiten

Die Mitglieder des Christenrats von Nigeria haben die Nutzung des Arbeitsmaterials zur Kampagne „Out of the Shadows“ (aus dem Schatten holen und ans Licht bringen) beschlossen, das dabei helfen soll, alle Formen sexueller Gewalt gegen Kinder zu beenden.

11 August 2021

Churches in Nigeria unite to end sexual violence against children

Members of the Christian Council of Nigeria have adopted “Out of the Shadows,” a resource designed to end all forms of sexual violence against children.

06 August 2021

Ecumenical International Youth Day 2021 Event Toolkit

Young People and Climate Justice

The World Council of Churches provides this toolkit as a resource for the fellowship to plan and organize unique celebrations of Ecumenical International Youth Day 2021. It includes background information and a description of this year’s theme, climate justice, tools and resources and a suggested programme format to use and adapt in local contexts.

The WCC programmes on Youth Engagement in the Ecumenical Movement, Churches Commitment to Children, and Climate and Economic Justice are collaborating for this year’s focus area.

06 August 2021

Church leaders in southern Africa participate in child safeguarding workshops

Church leaders in South Africa and Zimbabwe are participating in online workshops on “Churches and Child Safeguarding” on 3 and 5 August. Part of the World Council of Churches (WCC) partnership program with UNICEF, “Churches’ Commitments to Children,” the workshops are designed to nurture churches where children feel welcome and safe.

04 August 2021

Children at the Rohingya camp, in Kutupalong, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

WCC supports Together to #ENDviolence Leaders’ Statement with actions to end violence against children

World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca was among dozens of global signatories on a statement, “Together to #ENDviolence: Leaders’ Statement: Six game-changing actions to End Violence Against Children,” released 23 July.

02 August 2021

On World Day Against Trafficking, “you can rebuild your life”

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons—30 July—the World Council of Churches and Lutheran World Federation co-hosted a joint webinar on human trafficking that put the voices of survivors first.

02 August 2021

Event

Stop the Flow: Let’s End Human Trafficking - World Day Against Trafficking in Persons webinar

30 July 2021

The World Council of Churches and the Lutheran World Federation are collaborating to host a joint event on human trafficking. The event will take place on 30 July 2021, the World Day Against Trafficking in persons. This day provides an opportunity to sound the alarm about the horrible crime of human trafficking as well as for governments, faith based organizations and other partners to reaffirm their commitment to end this gross violation of human rights.

Ayudando a los Niños a Salir de las Sombras hacia la Luz: Folleto espiritual

Recursos para la vida espiritual abordando la violencia infantil

Un folleto de vida espiritual, con estudios bíblicos, cánticos y oraciones que se pueden utilizar para comprender lo que dice la Biblia sobre los niños y niñas, la violencia sexual y el papel de la iglesia como refugio.

16 July 2021

Out of the shadows y Jueves de Negro

Coordinar acciones para sensibilizar a las iglesias y comunidades

Recursos para poner fin a la violencia sexual contra los niños y niñas.

Parte del kit de herramientas Out of Shadows

Información sobre la campaña Jueves de Negro, con sugerencias sobre cómo crear conciencia sobre los riesgos para los niños y niñas y el uso de herramientas de los materiales de Out of the Shadows junto con la campaña Jueves de Negro.

16 July 2021

Ayudando a los Niños a Salir de las Sombras hacia la Luz (Folleto)

Recursos eclesiásticos para acabar con la violencia sexual contra niños y niñas

Parte del kit de herramientas Out of Shadows

Un folleto con informaciónes importantes a nivel mundial, nacional y regional sobre el índice Out of the Shadows y sus principales hallazgos y recomendaciones.

16 July 2021

Poster for the out of the shadows toolkit Nigeria

Helping Children Out of the Shadows and Into the Light: Poster

Church Resources For Ending Sexual Violence Against Children

Part of the "Out of the Shadow"s toolkit.

A poster with contact information for the national Child Helpline partner, who takes calls and emails 24/7 from concerned adults or children. (For countries not listed in the toolkit, you may request a template for adaptation from [email protected]. The list of national Child Helplines can be found at https://www.childhelplineinternational.org/child-helplines/child-helpli…

15 July 2021

Thursdays in Black sheet: Helping Children Out of the Shadows and into the Light

Linking actions to raise awareness in churches and communities

Church Resources For Ending Sexual Violence Against Children

Part of the Out of Shadows Toolkit

Information about the Thursdays in Black campaign, with suggestions for how to raise awareness about the risks for children, and using tools from the Out of the Shadows materials alongside the Thursdays in Black campaign.

15 July 2021

Churches are protective pillar for children and women, say Christian women leaders in Nigeria

As children and women in Nigeria become targets of rising insecurity and violence, churches are moving to offer support to the victims, while amplifying their voice against the challenge, according to senior Christian women leaders in the West African nation.

08 July 2021

Cooler Earth – Higher Benefits Second Edition

Actions by those who care about children, climate and finance

Frederique Seidel

Emmanuel de Martel

The second edition of this publication gives suggestions of how churches and other organizations around the world can respond to the climate emergency through investment decisions that are crucial to protect children from global warming. Contains updated tables and reports.

The third edition was published in August 2022 and is available here

02 July 2021

Blog post

Congregants listen to the pastor's sermon in Tanzania

From reflection to action: time to embrace the agency of children in Africa

The birth of a child is a very significant, important and joyous occasion. It is perhaps a life-changing experience for those who become parents for the first time. The coming of a child is usually accompanied by celebrations, including religious ones.

02 July 2021

Masimba Kuchera

In Ghana, churches emerge as leaders in combatting child slavery

A workshop on 16 June, “Combatting child modern slavery in Ghana: Churches creating safe, inclusive and resilient communities,” drew dozens of participants who exchanged insights on how churches are serving as catalysts for positive change.

22 June 2021