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28 Feb 2015

Legal analysis finds tribal peoples persecuted for ‘wildlife crime’

British human rights lawyer Gordon Bennett has issued a damning legal analysis of the negative impacts of wildlife law enforcement on tribal peoples.
25 Feb 2015

Amnesty International publishes Global Report on human rights

Amnesty International has published its flagship report ‘State of the world’s human rights 2014 / 2015’.
23 Feb 2015

Catholics to fast for climate action in 45 countries

The Global Catholic Climate Movement has announced that more than 45 countries will take part in a 40-day Lenten fast for climate justice.
16 Feb 2015

Episcopal Church of South Sudan promotes Lent peace initiative

A peace initiative from the Episcopal Church comes amid a conflict in South Sudan which has devastated communities since 2011.
15 Feb 2015

Faith bodies' engagement 'vital' for post-Ebola recovery plans

Global and national institutions are being urged to ensure Sierra Leone’s religious bodies are given a key role in post-Ebola recovery plans.
14 Feb 2015

International church bodies welcome Ukraine peace moves

International church bodies have welcomed the ceasefire agreement for eastern Ukraine negotiated in Minsk and announced recently.
13 Feb 2015

UN chief urges respect for Ukraine cease-fire

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has commended the perseverance of the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany to bringing conflict in Ukraine to an end.
12 Feb 2015

Christians in Asia strengthen commitment to collaboration

Two major ecumenical Christian bodies in Asia have new leaders and will looking to extend the work of justice and peace in the region
11 Feb 2015

British citizen jailed in Florida appeals refusal to grant a retrial

Kris Maharaj is to appeal the decision of a Florida judge who refused a retrial for his 1986 conviction, despite overwhelming evidence of innocence.
10 Feb 2015

Military commission process at Guantánamo 'inherently unfair'

A US military court hearing about five alleged plotters of the 11 September 2001 attacks was abruptly halted this week.

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2 Mar 2015

Workers contribute £32bn to UK economy from unpaid overtime, says TUC

UK workers gave their employers nearly £32 billion worth of unpaid overtime last year, according to new analysis published by the TUC.
2 Mar 2015

Did God make snails? Diversity in creation

Some Christians believe the Hebrew bible clearly rules out same-sex relationships and emphasises distinct roles based on sex at birth. Savi Hensman suggests this may be interpreted differently and considers how the first chapters of Genesis could be read as recognising and rejoicing in the diversity of living beings.
2 Mar 2015

Why people need foodbanks: conclusive evidence

The reason why people need to use foodbanks has been hotly debated, with government ministers and MPs blaming everything from poor budgeting to the attraction of a free lunch.
28 Feb 2015

Legal analysis finds tribal peoples persecuted for ‘wildlife crime’

British human rights lawyer Gordon Bennett has issued a damning legal analysis of the negative impacts of wildlife law enforcement on tribal peoples.
28 Feb 2015

Christians in nonviolent blockade of Atomic Weapons Establishment

Members of Pax Christi will be among hundreds of others taking part in a nonviolent blockade of Atomic Weapons Establishment Burghfield from 7.00am on 2 March 2015.
27 Feb 2015

Quakers aim to spark alternative General Election debate

In the run-up to the General Election, Quakers in Britain aim to stimulate an alternative conversation on topics like justice, democracy and peace, Trident, sustainability and economic inequality.

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