Category - peace building

August 9, 2017

Latin American ecumenical gathering to focus on eco-justice and peace building

More than 30 young adults coming from different countries in Latin America and the Caribbean will gather in Colombia to reflect and plan actions on eco-justice and peace building.
June 21, 2017

Quakers in Britain condemn all acts of violence

In the light of recent tragedies, Paul Parker, the Recording Clerk of Quakers in Britain, has issued a statement condemning all acts of violence
April 28, 2017

Value diversity in building societies say WCC and Muslim Council of Elders

In a joint communiqué issued on 27 April 2017, delegations from the World Council of Churches and the Muslim Council of Elders jointly emphasised the importance of valuing diversity, assuring equal rights, and of being able to build mutual relationships with others.
April 19, 2017

UN chief says unity in Security Council vital to prevent mass atrocities

Briefing the Security Council, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres yesterday emphasised the importance of unity in the 15-member body to effectively address human rights violations as well as to prevent mass atrocities.
September 21, 2016

International Day of Peace: crowdsourcing ideas for change

The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Peace is marked and celebrated on 21 September each year.
September 20, 2016

Roman Catholic-WCC working group focus on peacebuilding and migrants

Roman Catholic and World Council of Churches (WCC) representatives are forging new ways of working together on today’s most pressing issues.
August 25, 2016

Christian Aid welcomes peace deal in Colombia

Christian Aid and its partners have warmly welcomed the announcement of the final agreement between the Colombian government and the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) guerrilla group. They also urge the government to ensure implementation of the agreement and dismantle paramilitary groups as a matter or priority, to guarantee lasting peace.
November 11, 2015

Faith organisations' crucial role in Colombia peace process

Representatives of more than 150 faith-based organisations gathered in Bogota, Colombia on 5 November to discuss their role in the peace process in that country. The meeting was organised by the Ministry of Interior and drew participation from the World Council of Churches
August 18, 2015

Jewish, Christian and Muslim youth promote dialogue for peace

Young participants in a WCC interfaith summer course representing Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions say dialogue can break down stereotypes and build peaceful communities.
December 4, 2014

Asian churches seek move beyond conflict towards just peace

Participants in a recent World Council of Churches consultation in Burma have stressed the need to equip churches for peacebuilding.