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The group of young women in front of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America headquarters in New York City.

Girls from Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America participate in advocacy at the UN

As part of a new program specifically for girls within the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America through its Ecumenical Department, a group of 13 young women participated in advocacy at the UN in conjunction with the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68).

20 March 2024

Lecture - Speech

Salt of the earth and light of the world - Unity of the church as a sign for unity in the world

In a speech before the Anglican Bishops’ Conference of Southern Africa, WCC moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm reflected on “Salt of the earth and light of the world: Unity of the church as a sign for unity in the world.”

28 February 2024

WCC Officers

Background document

The Church of Sweden: Ecumenical Catalyst, International Agent of Peace

15 February 2024

General Secretary

On International Day of Human Fraternity, eyes turn toward bridging divides

On the 2024 International Day of Human Fraternity, observed 5 February, special events—including the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity—focused on bridging divides and promoting a culture of peace.

06 February 2024

Lecture - Speech

"The Kingdom of God and the Role of the Pastor Today", by Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay

Speaking before religious leaders, pastors, and students in Indonesia, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay reflected on “The Kingdom of God and the Role of the Pastor Today.”

01 February 2024

General Secretary

What is gender-based online disinformation—and what can we do about it?

Lucina Di Meco, co-founder of #ShePersisted, shared research on gendered disinformation and online abuse against women in politics. She also shared suggestions for action during her presentation, part of a workshop for young church leaders on “Tackling Online Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.”

08 January 2024

Photo showing some of the devastation of war

Tackling sexual violence in war

War has always tragically impacted women and children, but the traumatic effects of weaponizing women in war have long been swept under the carpet.On 8 December, the World Council of Churches (WCC) held a hybrid discussion watched globally as part of the 16 Days Against Gender-based Violence.

14 December 2023

"Weaponizing Women in War” presentation will bring insights, case studies from global experts

A hybrid event on 8 December will offer insights from global experts on the topic “Weaponizing Women in War.”

29 November 2023

Event

Weaponizing Women in War

08 December 2023

This hybrid event during 16 Days against gender-based violence focuses on the impacts of weaponizing women in war, the transformational healing required, and ways women's input can influence peace-building.

Ecumenical Centre, Geneva and Online

Message

Message CCME General Assembly 2023: Protect people, Protect our humanity

The Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe, at its General Assembly held in Rome on 6-8 November, published a message entitled “Protect people, protect our humanity." The message acknowledged the immense work being done by churches and other people of good will all over Europe.

23 November 2023

WCC Programmes

Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm delivering a lecture

WCC moderator calls for a “reformation of hope” based on love

The world needs a “reformation of hope and confidence,” according to the moderator of the central committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, giving the Otto Karrer lecture in Lucerne, Switzerland.

10 October 2023

March on Washington: “We must reset the moral compass of the nations”

A continuation, not a commemoration: at the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., religious and civic leaders spoke before thousands of demonstrators who turned out despite intense summertime heat on 26 August.

28 August 2023

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Middle East parliamentarian warns young Christian, Jewish, and Muslim peacemakers of social media hazards

A parliamentarian from the UAE has cautioned a group of young Christian, Jewish, and Muslim peacemakers that terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda and the Islamic State have shown proficiency in using social media to attain their goals.

12 July 2023

WCC will host Global Summit on Gender Equality in Nationality Laws

The World Council of Churches (WCC) will host at the Ecumenical Center a Global Summit on Gender Equality in Nationality Laws—organized by the Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights, UNHCR, UNICEF, and UN Women—on 13 June.

07 June 2023

WCC delivers messages to 3rd World Forum on Human Rights in Argentina

The World Council of Churches (WCC) delivered two video messages to 3rd World Forum on Human Rights in Argentina on 22 March.

22 March 2023

Publication

Black and orange booklet cover with an AIDS ribbon

HIV and AIDS Civil Society Networks and the Faith Sector

Lessons Learnt from Strategic Engagement in India, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, and Jamaica

This booklet highlights the lessons learnt in a project, Strategic Engagement of Civil Society Networks and Faith Actors in the HIV Response in Four Countries, implemented by the World Council of Churches (WCC), with the support of the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), from July to December 2022

This initiative facilitated dialogue between civil society networks, faith actors, and key national HIV stakeholders in the Dominican Republic, India, Indonesia, and Jamaica.

31 January 2023

Training on UN Human Rights Mechanisms and Racial Justice underway with deep look at world’s racial injustices

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is offering its fall edition of online week-long training workshop on, “UN Human Rights Mechanisms and Racial Justice“ from 14-18 November. This time around, the training brought together nearly 30 participants from 15 countries in the Eastern hemisphere.

17 November 2022