Commission of the Churches on International AffairsDirector’s report at the opening session of the CCIA 60th meeting / Life and Work Centenary Consultation, Athens, 18 May 2025.
Commission of the Churches on International Affairs Moderator’s address at the opening session of the CCIA Life and Work Centenary Consultation, Athens, 18 May 2025.
After more than two years of visioning and planning, the long-held dream of creating a dynamic, connected network for the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Institute at Bossey alumni and ecumenical partners became a reality.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Africa Regional Programme Office, Abuja, in collaboration with the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice, convened a two-day Human Rights Training Workshop for church leaders and partners from the Niger Delta.
Rev. Peter Adewale Adenekan, from Nigeria, is a master's student at the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey. He is focusing his research on the World Council of Churches (WCC) Commission on Climate Justice and Sustainable Development. He reflects on what led him on this unique scholarly path, and his hopes for change.
As climate change continues to devastate vulnerable communities worldwide, the World Council of Churches (WCC) called on the UN Human Rights Council to address the "climate-debt-tax-human rights nexus as a moral imperative." The statement, delivered by Rev. Peter Adenekan during the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, highlighted how debt obligations are preventing governments in developing countries from meeting basic human rights and responding effectively to the climate emergency.
A delegation led by the World Council of Churches (WCC) is participating in the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, being held from 10–21 March at the United Nations in New York City.
World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay shared a goodwill message at the Centennial Convention of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, which will be held 19–23 February.
In our brief article, as an expression of love and deep appreciation for the esteemed Archbishop of Tirana, Anastasios, we present, as much as possible, his significant contribution to interfaith dialogue and his active involvement in actions and initiatives aimed at establishing peaceful and just coexistence among all people, regardless of their cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs, or cultural identity.
Am Webinar „Religion and Disinformation: How to be a trusted source“ (Religion und Desinformation: Wie man eine vertrauenswürdige Quelle ist), das am 3. Dezember stattfand und vom Ökumenischen Rat der Kirchen (ÖRK) und der Weltvereinigung für christliche Kommunikation (WACC) organisiert wurde, wurden Fallbeispiele aus afrikanischen Ländern zur Prävention und Bekämpfung von Desinformation vorgestellt.
Un seminario web celebrado el 3 de diciembre, bajo los auspicios del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) y la Asociación Mundial para la Comunicación Cristiana (WACC, por sus siglas en inglés), con el título “Religión y desinformación: cómo ser una fuente fiable”, presentó casos de estudio de países africanos sobre cómo prevenir y combatir la desinformación.
A 3 December webinar organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the World Association for Christian Communication (WACC), “Religion and Disinformation: How to be a trusted source,” offered case studies from African countries on how to prevent—and combat— disinformation.
The Ecumenical Water Network (EWN) Africa, in collaboration with the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Water Network and Norwegian Church Aid, hosted a hybrid workshop in Abuja, Nigeria, to mark World Toilet Day 2024. The event, themed “Toilets—A Place for Peace,” highlighted sanitation's vital role in promoting health, dignity, and harmony across communities.
Report of the WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay at the WCC executive committee meeting convening in Paralimni, Cyprus, 21-26 November 2024.
Address of the WCC moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm at the WCC executive committee meeting convening in Paralimni, Cyprus, 21-26 November 2024.
El Comité Ejecutivo del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) se reúne en Paralimni (Chipre) del 21 al 26 de para planificar el año 2025, centrándose en el presupuesto y la aplicación de las estrategias del CMI.
Der ÖRK-Exekutivausschuss versammelt sich vom 21. bis 26. November in Paralimni, Zypern, um die Planung für 2025 in Angriff zu nehmen, einschließlich des Budgets und der Umsetzung von ÖRK-Strategien.
Le Comité exécutif du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) se réunira du 21 au 26 novembre à Paralímni (Chypre) pour planifier l’année à venir, et notamment le budget 2025 et la mise en œuvre des stratégies du COE.
The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee convenes in Paralimni, Cyprus, from 21-26 November to focus on planning for 2025, including the budget and implementation of WCC strategies.
