Category - advocacy

Christians asked to stand with victims of oppression, poverty and violence

agency reporter — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:15:20 +0000

Christians are called to stand with those who are victims of oppression, poverty and violence, a World Council of Churches' leader has said in advance of its forthcoming United Nations Advocacy Week in New York.

Churches urged to be 'more Christian' in public policy statements

Walt Wiltschek — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:32:59 +0000

The Rev Kjell Magne Bondevik, former prime minister of Norway and now moderator of the World Council of Churches' Commission of the Churches on International Affairs, wants to see its public statements carry a distinctly religious tone.

Churches lobby United Nations members on Horn of Africa tragedy

staff writers — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:46:51 +0000

Leaders from the World Council of Churches and its Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican and independent member churches are lobbying the United Nations and member states as part of their concerted advocacy efforts for Africa and other causes.

Churches work for a new peace push in Israel-Palestine

staff writers — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:48:26 +0000

A new advocacy initiative, launched at the culmination of a World Council of Churches (WCC) conference in Jordan this week, is to help churches worldwide work for a just peace in Palestine and Israel.

Philippines religious leaders call for an end to political killings

staff writers — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:53:26 +0000

Christian leaders from the Philippines are this week urging the US to act on major human rights abuses

Indian Catholic bishops highlight plight of Muslims, Dalits and other minorities

staff writers — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000

Catholic Bishops in India have appealed for justice for the country's Muslim population as it faces increasing pressure from nationalists, alongside Christians. They have also highlighted the plight of Dalits (formerly known as 'untouchables') and other minority communities.