In February 2023, members of the Stop Killer Robots coalition met in Costa Rica to consider the impact of digital dehumanisation - a process in which humans are reduced to data points, on which decisions are made which can negatively impact us. The potential of such automated harm includes injury or death from the use of autonomous weapon systems.
In South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the peace and reconciliation work of pastors, priests and lay Christians remains critical for the people, as the global church and ecumenical groups amplify their concerns over the complex but separate conflicts in the two African countries.
A letter signed by 115 organizations, representing five world faith traditions, called on World Trade Organization member countries to act before year’s end to waive Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights rules.
The World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel may be officially over for the year but for Fuad Giacaman, it continues week after week, one day at a time, every minute at the grassroots—as it has for decades.
In conjunction with the International Day of Human Fraternity, the World Council of Churches, Pax Christi Northern California, and Soka Gakkai International issued a joint statement, entitled “A Plea for Preserving Our Shared Humanity,” that expresses concern over the insidious development of weapons systems that lack meaningful human control.
In conjunction with the International Day of Human Fraternity 2021, the World Council of Churches, Pax Christi Northern California, and Soka Gakkai International issued a joint statement, entitled “A Plea for Preserving Our Shared Humanity,” that expresses concern over the insidious development of weapons systems that lack meaningful human control.
As the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons enters into force on 22 January, the World Council of Churches joined other global faith communities in welcoming the groundbreaking moment. A joint statement endorsed by 156 organizations celebrated the milestone and, at the same time, noted that there is urgent work yet to be done to ensure a nuclear weapons-free world.
Als umfassende Vereinigung von Glaubensgemeinschaften aus der ganzen Welt haben wir uns verpflichtet, mit einer Stimme zu sprechen, die die existenzielle Bedrohung der Menschheit durch Atomwaffen ablehnt. Wir bekräftigen erneut, dass das Vorhandensein auch nur einer einzigen Atomwaffe gegen die grundlegenden Prinzipien unserer verschiedenen Glaubenstraditionen verstößt und alles, was uns lieb und teuer ist, durch unvorstellbare Zerstörung bedroht.
As a wide coalition of faith-based communities from around the world, we have committed to speaking
with one voice that rejects the existential threat to humanity that nuclear weapons pose. We reaffirm that the presence of even one nuclear weapon violates the core principles of our different faith traditions and threatens the unimaginable destruction of everything we hold dear.
A Declaration for the People’s Korea Peace Agreement was launched on 23 July 2020 at a global Zoom convention initiated by the National Council of Churches in Korea, along with civil organizations.
Le 23 août, une «Marche pour la paix» à Amsterdam a rassemblé des centaines de jeunes et de responsables religieux qui, alors qu’ils déambulaient ensemble, ont célébré le mouvement œcuménique et se sont lancé le défi d’en faire encore plus.
A group of German ecumenical activists including former WCC general secretary Konrad Raiser has criticised the German government for its failure to support the United Nations treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons. “It has become clear to many people in recent months that nuclear weapons do not offer lasting security and protection, but remain a continuing threat to humanity and creation,” the ecumenical activists said in an appeal published in Berlin on 20 February, referring to the stand-off between the United States and North Korea.
Christinnen und Christen aus der ganzen Welt sind der Ansicht, dass die Entscheidung des amerikanischen Präsidenten Donald Trump, Jerusalem als Hauptstadt Israels anzuerkennen, ein ernsthaftes Hindernis für einen gerechten und nachhaltigen Frieden im Heiligen Land ist und weiteren Konflikt in der Region provozieren könnte.
Christians from throughout the world want it known that they believe the decision of US President Donald Trump to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel is a serious blow to efforts for a just and sustainable peace in the Holy Land, and risks provoking further conflict in the region.
Los cristianos de todo el mundo quieren hacer saber que creen que la decisión del presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, de reconocer Jerusalén como capital del Estado de Israel es un duro golpe para los esfuerzos por una paz justa y sostenible en Tierra Santa, y existe el riesgo de que provoque más conflictos en la región.
Convaincus que la décision de Donald Trump de reconnaître Jérusalem comme capitale d'Israël constitue un sérieux coup porté aux efforts en faveur d'une paix juste et durable en Terre sainte et risque de raviver les tensions dans la région, les chrétiens du monde entier ont souhaité le faire savoir.
In einer am 6. Dezember veröffentlichten Stellungnahme drückte der Generalsekretär des Ökumenischen Rates der Kirchen (ÖRK), Pastor Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, tiefe Besorgnis aus angesichts der Bekanntgabe von Präsident Trump, dass die Vereinigten Staaten Jerusalem als Israels Hauptstadt anerkennen würden.
In a statement issued 6 December, World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit expressed grave concern over President Trump’s announcement that the United States will recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
En una declaración publicada el 6 de diciembre, el secretario general del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias, Rev. Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, expresó su profunda preocupación por el anuncio del presidente de los Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, de que los Estados Unidos reconocerán Jerusalén como capital de Israel.
