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16 Mar 2013

Churches' concern over threats to human security in Latin America

The World Council of Churches executive has expressed deep concern about the alarming increase in threats to human security in Latin America.
12 Mar 2013

Churches to act on violence against women with disabilities

An ecumenical conference in Johannesburg has identified violence against women and children with disabilities as a priority concern for churches.
8 Mar 2013

Women with disabilities take a stand against violence

Churches have been urged to respond with prayer and action in the face of an alarming growth of violence against women with disabilities.
8 Mar 2013

Religious and civic voices stress humanitarian concern over nuclear weapons

Civil society representatives and governments have met from 2 to 5 March in Oslo, Norway, to address the humanitarian effects of nuclear weapons.
7 Mar 2013

Ecumenical launch for 'The Church: Towards a Common Vision'

A major ecumenical statement on the nature and purpose of the church, the broadest ever created, has been launched by the WCC in Geneva.
7 Mar 2013

Churches could help with 'alternative economic agendas' for Africa

Churches need to engage in a “development dialogue” to support alternative economic agendas to help eradicate poverty, a consultation has said.
5 Mar 2013

Towards an ecumenical advocacy on the rights of stateless people

“Discrimination and statelessness live side by side; it is no coincidence that most stateless people belong to racial, linguistic and religious minorities.” So says the communique issued at the end of the World Council of Churches consultation on stateless people held in Washington DC from from 27 February to 1 March 2013. This is the full document, made available by the WCC.
4 Mar 2013

Churches advocate for the rights of stateless people

A World Council of Churches consultation has urged protection for the rights and status of over 12 million stateless people around the world.
26 Feb 2013

Churches to analyse foreign involvement in Africa’s development

Can Africa attain economic liberation, social welfare, as well as ecological protection in partnership with the European Union, the United States and China?
19 Feb 2013

Catholic delegation prays and talks with the WCC

A Roman Catholic Church delegation has led prayers at the chapel of the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva, Switzerland, as part of discussions with the WCC.

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