Category - asia

Asia and Pacific churches speak up for those displaced by climate change

agency reporter — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:01:46 +0000

Resettlement of people displaced by the consequences of climate change was highlighted as a major concern for churches at a gathering of ecumenical representatives from Asia and the Pacific region.

Religion and secularism in southeast Asia

Simon Barrow — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:46:29 +0100

This month, the Marty Center's Religion and Culture Web Forum (University of Chicago) features research on "Secularism, Religious Renaissance, and Social Conflict in Asia" by Richard Madsen.

Baptists work internationally to assist women trapped by sex trade

staff writers — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:57:25 +0000

A leading US Baptist has called on Christians to address the international crisis of women and girls who are being trafficked into prostitution, highlighting the social and economic conditions that breed the trade.

Independent affirmation for Christian Aid's tsunami work

staff writers — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:30:32 +0000

An independent evaluation of UK-based international development agency Christian Aid’s tsunami programme, which was published last week, has praised its strong and committed response, especially in building new homes.

Asian youth demand action on sexual exploitation and trafficking

agency reporter — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:05:16 +0000

Young people, including survivors of trafficking, from Nepal, Bangladesh and India have gathered in Kathmandu to call on their governments to better protect children from commercial sexual exploitation [CSE] and trafficking.

Asian Mennonites move towards merger with world peace church body

agency reporter — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:39:44 +0000

Representatives from the Asia Mennonite Conference (AMC) have decided to move ahead on an “outline of merger” with Mennonite World Conference (MWC), strengthening relations in the 1.2 million world-wide peace denomination.

Global warming will 'push Asia into reverse' says report

staff writers — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:10:38 +0000

The biggest study yet from a unique coalition of major UK poverty and environment groups, including church and Christian groups, has said that immediate action is needed before global warming pushes asia 'into reverse'.

Don't misuse religion to suppress women, says Cherie Booth

staff writers — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 06:25:15 +0000

Religion and culture are abused when they are employed illegitimately to justify the suppression of women and the denial of their equal humanity, human rights lawyer Chrie Booth argued yesterday in a lecture at Chatham House in London.

Asian and American theologians focus on message of reconciliation

staff writers — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:23:02 +0000

Thirty scholars and theologians from Asia and the United States gathered from 23-25 October 2007 at Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP), for a historic Asia-America Theological Exchange Forum with a focus on global reconciliation.

Development agency hails role of women

staff writers — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:42:53 +0000

Church World Service highlights the message of International Women's Day 2007 by looking at their work around the world