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Le COE récompensé par le prix Geneva Engage

Le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) a été récompensé comme l'une des meilleures organisations non gouvernementales pour son travail en 2021. Le 1er février, il s'est vu décerner la troisième place du Geneva Engage Award pour l'efficacité et l'inspiration de ses actions de sensibilisation et d'engagement sur les réseaux sociaux.

02 February 2022
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WCC honoured with Geneva Engage Award

The World Council of Churches (WCC) was honoured as a top non-governmental organization for its work during 2021, receiving a third-place Geneva Engage Award on 1 February for effective and inspiring social media outreach and engagement.

01 February 2022
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With boldness of faith, joy and peace, Pan African women hold “Ubuntu” gathering

Women of faith who are African or of African descent held a powerful recent gathering, “Ubuntu: Remembrance, Diversity, and Advocacy in Unity Now!” in which they shared their call to action with a sense of Sankofa, or a season of now while looking back and forward. The event was organized by the Pan African Women’s Ecumenical Empowerment Network (PAWEEN) and Pan African Women of Faith (PAW).

17 December 2021
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WCC will join global call for children’s return to school

On the occasion of the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children, the World Council of Churches (WCC) will come together with several organisations to call for schools to reopen and to prioritize children’s mental health, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.  

19 November 2021
Interview
Samson Waweru

Pour les personnes handicapées, la justice numérique est une question d’accès, déclare Waweru d’EDAN

Pour le Kényan Samson Waweru, la justice numérique est claire: il estime que les personnes handicapées et celles qui ne le sont pas devraient avoir le même accès aux informations imprimées et électroniques.



Dans une interview par vidéo avec Joy Eva Bohol, responsable de programme du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), il explique que l’utilisation d’un ordinateur inclut l’accès aux plateformes des médias sociaux.

 

14 September 2021
Interview
Samson Waweru

Para las personas con discapacidad, la justicia digital gira en torno del acceso, dice Waweru de la EDAN

Para Samson Waweru, de Kenia, está claro lo que significa la justicia digital: él cree que debe darse igual acceso, tanto a la información impresa como a la información digital, a quienes tienen una discapacidad y a quienes no la tienen.



“Al usar una computadora..”, dice en una entrevista en video con la directora ejecutiva del programa, Joy Eva Bohol, del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), “...esto aplica a las plataformas de redes sociales y su acceso”. 

 

14 September 2021
Interview
Samson Waweru

Für Menschen mit Behinderung geht es bei digitaler Gerechtigkeit um Zugänglichkeit, sagt Waweru von EDAN

Für den Kenianer Samson Waweru ist klar, was digitale Gerechtigkeit bedeutet: Menschen mit Behinderungen und Menschen ohne Behinderungen sollten den gleichen Zugang zu Informationen im Internet und den Printmedien haben, ist er überzeugt.



Bei der Nutzung von Computern, sagte er in einem Video-Interview mit Joy Eva Bohol, einer Programmreferentin des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK), gelte dies auch für die Social-Media-Plattformen und den Zugang dazu.

 

14 September 2021
Interview
Samson Waweru

For those with disabilities, digital justice is about access, says EDAN's Waweru

 Digital justice for Kenyan Samson Waweru is clear, as he believes there should be equal access to both cyber and print information for those who have disabilities and those who do not.



 When using a computer, he says in a video interview with World Council of Churches (WCC) programme executive Joy Eva Bohol that it applies to social media platforms and access to them.

 

13 September 2021
Event
12-year-old Sodah Sackor (right) and 12-year-old Vickey V. Wion (left) study in the computer lab at Ricks Institute, Liberia, 2019..

Communication pour la justice sociale à l’ère numérique

13 - 15 September 2021

Le symposium s’intéressera aux conséquences de la transformation numérique sur les communautés et les sociétés, et aux mesures à prendre pour garantir un avenir numérique juste et inclusif. En confrontant les études, les expériences de différentes régions et communautés, les avis d’experts, les réflexions éthiques et théologiques, il permettra d’identifier des actions possibles pour contribuer à la 11e Assemblée du Conseil œcuménique des Églises.

Berlin et dans le monde, de 9 h à 17 h CEST tous les jours
Event
12-year-old Sodah Sackor (right) and 12-year-old Vickey V. Wion (left) study in the computer lab at Ricks Institute, Liberia, 2019..

La comunicación para la justicia social en la era digital

13 - 15 September 2021

Este simposio se centrará en el impacto de la transformación digital en las comunidades y las sociedades, y las medidas necesarias para garantizar un futuro digital justo e incluyente. Al unir la investigación, las experiencias de distintas regiones y comunidades, las aportaciones de expertos, y la reflexión ética y teológica, se identificarán oportunidades para la acción como una contribución a la 11ª Asamblea del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias. 

Berlín y en todo el mundo, de 9 a 17 h cada día, hora central europea de verano
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12-year-old Sodah Sackor (right) and 12-year-old Vickey V. Wion (left) study in the computer lab at Ricks Institute, Liberia, 2019..

Kommunikation für soziale Gerechtigkeit im digitalen Zeitalter

13 - 15 September 2021

Dieses Symposium wird sich mit dem Einfluss der digitalen Transformation auf Gemeinschaften und Gesellschaften befassen, sowie mit den erforderlichen Handlungen, um eine gerechte und integrative digitale Zukunft zu gewährleisten. Dank der Kombination von Erkenntnissen aus der Forschung, Erfahrungsberichten aus verschiedenen Regionen und Gemeinschaften, Fachwissen sowie ethischen und theologischen Überlegungen wird das Symposium Handlungsmöglichkeiten ermitteln, und damit zur 11. Vollversammlung des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK) beitragen.

Berlin und weltweit, täglich von 9 bis 17 Uhr MESZ stattfinden
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12-year-old Sodah Sackor (right) and 12-year-old Vickey V. Wion (left) study in the computer lab at Ricks Institute, Liberia, 2019..

Communication for Social Justice in a Digital Age

13 - 15 September 2021

This symposium will focus on the impact of digital transformation on communities and societies, and the actions needed to secure a just and inclusive digital future. Bringing together research, experiences from different regions and communities, expert input, and ethical and theological reflection, it will identify opportunities for action as a contribution to the 11th assembly of the World Council of Churches.

Berlin and worldwide, 9-17:00 each day, CEST Timezone
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WCC honoured with Geneva Engage Award

The World Council of Churches (WCC) was honoured as a top non-governmental organization for its work during 2020, receiving a second-place Geneva Engage Award on 18 February for effective and inspiring social media outreach and engagement.

18 February 2021
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Groups representing 500 million Christians worldwide urge G20 leaders to release countries from onerous debt

In a letter to leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20) on 17 November, the World Council of Churches, World Communion of Reformed Churches, Lutheran World Federation and Council for World Mission urged easing of pressure on countries being suffocated by debt especially in a time of pandemic. The organizations represent more than 500 million Christians across the world.

18 November 2020
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Olive harvest initiative reaffirms commitment to justice and peace in the Holy Land

Olive trees know neither religious nor territorial boundaries and bear fruit even under occupation. With the annual olive harvest season commencing, the WCC launches a global initiative this week, highlighting the spiritual, economic and cultural importance of the olive harvest for Palestinian communities, and witnessing to the impact of the occupation.

14 October 2020