Ecumenical groups are highlighting initiatives in the Tanah Papua area of Indonesia and in Papua New Guinea, which shares the island of New Guinea.

A global consultation on 'Ecumenical Advocacy for the Protection of the Human Rights of Migrant Workers in the Arabian Gulf Region' is taking place.

Delegates to a World Council of Churches gathering have noted Christianity's significant growth in the global South, and the need for better partnerships.

The World Council of Churches has expressed admiration for Dr Rowan Williams' significant contribution to the ecumenical movement over several years.