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In a recent visit to Pakistan, a World Council of Churches (WCC) delegation met with prime minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, religious leaders, civil society organizations and UN representatives urging protection of religious minorities, especially against the misuse of blasphemy law in the country.

The dramatic events of 2011 brought an increased focus on the relevance of the church in pursuing just peace, said Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit , general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) this week in Geneva.

Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) expressed deep sorrow on the death of Vaclav Havel, former president of the Czech Republic, well-known writer, visionary and a voice for anti-communist dissident.

In an effort to reduce costs, and strengthen the research and academic credentials of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Ecumenical Institute at Bossey, the two branches of the WCC Library will be merged into one library facility at the institute.

A consultation organized by the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA) of the World Council of Churches (WCC) called for the church to become involved in wider advocacy initiatives to protect rights of the stateless people.

At the significant event of the 10th General Assembly of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), Christians in the Middle East renewed their commitment to unity, dialogue and peace amidst varied political developments in the region, as well as elected a new general secretary.

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An ecumenical delegation visited Ivory Coast from 28 November to 4 December 2011 and met with churches and civil society representatives to express solidarity amidst violence and political turmoil in the country.

The International Review of Mission marked a century of work in mission studies with a public celebration, held 9 December at the Philip Potter Library of the World Council of Churches (WCC) , centred on its centenary issue, just released.

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In a statement read on 9 December to government members from around the world at the United Nations climate summit in Durban, South Africa, the World Council of Churches (WCC) reaffirmed the need for a fair, ambitious and binding treaty to effectively address climate change effects on vulnerable communities.

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