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Interview
Jennifer Philpot-Nissen, WCC programme executive for Human Rights and Disarmament, during a side event to the 57th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, Geneva, September 2024, Photo: WCC

WCC, human rights, and the United Nations: how do they intersect?

Jennifer Philpot-Nissen, is the World Council of Churches (WCC) programme executive for Human Rights and Disarmament. She took time to explain how the WCC contributed to the recent 57th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, and her personal perspective of the value of human rights work. 

10 October 2024
Interview
Jennifer Philpot-Nissen, WCC programme executive for Human Rights and Disarmament, during a side event to the 57th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, Geneva, September 2024, Photo: WCC

Le COE, les droits humains et les Nations Unies: quelle intersection?

Jennifer Philpot-Nissen est la directrice de programme du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) pour les droits humains et le désarmement. Elle prend le temps d’expliquer la contribution du COE à la 57esession du Conseil des droits de l’homme des Nations Unies récemment organisée et de confier sa vision du travail dans le domaine des droits humains.

10 October 2024
News
Beirut bombed

Church leaders ask for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon

An online meeting was convened on 4 October by the World Council of Churches (WCC) to express solidarity and support, and to provide a safe and constructive space for sharing, reflection, and discussion on the critical challenges currently facing Lebanon. The Middle East Council of Churches and ACT Alliance also participated in the virtual meeting. 

06 October 2024
News
2024 Right Livelihood press conference

WCC celebrates courage, commitment of Right Livelihood award winners

Since 1980, the annual Right Livelihood award has highlighted individuals and organizations whose work promotes justice, peace, and sustainability for all, but might otherwise not receive the recognition they deserve. On 3 October, Right Livelihood announced four new laureates, continuing this tradition.

03 October 2024
News
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WCC moderator speaks during Focolare meeting

Catholic, Protestant, and Anglican bishops from all over the world took part in an international ecumenical online meeting of the Focolare Movement on 19 September. World Council of Churches (WCC) moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm spoke about the WCC’s work in the face of the world’s grave challenges. 

22 September 2024
Event
Displaced people with kids

Semana Mundial por la Paz en Palestina e Israel

16 - 22 September 2024

El Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) invita tanto a personas como a iglesias de todo el mundo a orar, movilizarse y mostrar su solidaridad con la población de Tierra Santa durante la Semana Mundial por la Paz en Palestina e Israel, que se celebrará del 16 al 22 de septiembre de 2024.

En todo el mundo
Event
Displaced people with kids

Semaine mondiale pour la paix en Palestine et Israël

16 - 22 September 2024

À l’occasion de la Semaine mondiale pour la paix en Palestine et Israël, qui se déroule du 16 au 22 septembre 2024, le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) invite les Églises et la population du monde entier à prier, mener des actions de plaidoyer et manifester leur solidarité avec les personnes vivant en Terre Sainte.

Dans le monde entier
News
Serbia visit 2024

WCC general secretary meets with His Holiness Patriarch Porfirije of the Serbian Orthodox Church

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay met with His Holiness Patriarch Porfirije of the Serbian Orthodox Church at the Serbian Patriarchate in Belgrade. The meeting marked a significant moment in strengthening the ties between the WCC and the Serbian Orthodox Church, focusing on the challenges facing the global Christian community and exploring ways to enhance inter-church cooperation.

04 September 2024