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Expressing trauma through art: Yazidi women share stories

In connection with the UN Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Church of Norway, Norwegian Church Aid, Stefanus Alliance, and The Norwegian Council on Religions and Life Stance Communities organized an exhibit and seminar through which Yazidi women expressed their trauma though art therapy and storytelling. 

WCC continues to promote inclusive citizenship in Iraq

The World Council of Churches (WCC), in partnership with CAPNI and UFUQ, is reaffirming its ongoing commitment to fostering sustainable peace through justice and inclusive citizenship in Iraq. This reaffirmation follows successful completion of a project to revise national educational curricula, promoting inclusive education and pedagogy.

Keynote address by Peter Prove, director of the WCC Commission of the Churches on International Affairs at the Peace Conference in Jakarta, Indonesia

"Peace Among the People – Interreligious Action for Peace and Inclusive Communities", keynote address by Peter Prove, director of the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs, World Council of Churches, at the Peace Conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, 21 November 2023.

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WCC extends condolences after tragic fire in Iraq

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended condolences to the churches and people of Qaraqosh, Iraq, after a wedding celebration was struck with a fire that killed 94 people and injured 100 more.

Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch marks 15th centennial jubilee of Mor Philoxenus of Maboug (523-2023)

In July 2021, I shared a blog with all of you, as my church, the Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch and all the East marks the 1500 Jubilee Year of Mor Jacob de Serugh (St Jacob of Serugh) a great Syriac Poet, who religiously articulated theological doctrines for monks to fight heresies.  He employed poetry to formulate pure and clear theological teaching using Biblical evidence. 

Religiöse und ethnische Führungspersonen fordern von irakischem Präsidenten gleiche Rechte für alle Bürgerinnen und Bürger

Vertreterinnen und Vertreter verschiedener religiöser und ethnischer Bevölkerungsgruppen des Irak, die sich in Bagdad unter der Überschrift „Zusammenleben“ versammelten, haben sich am 7. März mit dem Präsidenten des Landes, seiner Exzellenz Dr. Abdullatif Jamal Rashid, getroffen und ihm die Probleme und Herausforderungen dargelegt, die sich ihrer Ansicht nach im Zusammenhang mit religiöser und ethnischer Vielfalt im Irak stellen.

Les responsables religieux et ethniques appellent le président irakien à respecter l’égalité des droits entre tous les citoyens et toutes les citoyennes

Le 7 mars, les participant-e-s à la réunion «Living Together» (Vivre ensemble) à Bagdad, représentant divers groupes religieux et ethniques du pays, se sont entretenu-e-s avec le président irakien, Son Excellence Abdullatif Jamal Rashid, pour lui faire part de leurs préoccupations et des difficultés posées à la diversité religieuse et ethnique en Irak.