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13 Dec 2012

Guatemala struggles for democratic reform and transitional justice

Economic, political and social well-being in Guatemala is still at risk 16 years after the country's peace accord, an ecumenical delegation has noted.
12 Dec 2012

African churches seek to be agents of change and transformation

Churches in Africa have a great capacity to inspire their members to be agents of change and transformation, says Dr Isabel Apawo Phiri.
11 Dec 2012

WCC seeks young communicators to work for its 2013 assembly

The World Council of Churches wants young communication professionals to work for its upcoming 2013 Assembly in the Republic of Korea.
10 Dec 2012

Faith leaders cite ethics and prayer in struggle against climate change

Ethical behaviour and prayer are vital tools in the struggle against climate change, according to an interfaith panel at the COP18/CMP8 Doha meeting.
9 Dec 2012

Face injustice within as well as without, churches told

Churches "cannot challenge injustice if they cannot recognise its entrenched presence within the church itself,” a WCC working group has said.
8 Dec 2012

Sorrow at the death of peacemaking Greek Orthodox Patriarch

Patriarch Ignatius IV (Hazim) of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East passed away on 5 December 2012 in Lebanon.
7 Dec 2012

Global churches' chief calls for an end to female genital mutilation

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a “dehumanising practice”, the Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, says.
7 Dec 2012

Churches concerned for peace and security in Latin America

Years of civil war and arms imports since the '80s have created a tough situation in Latin America, making prevention of weapons proliferation difficult.
6 Dec 2012

WCC delegation in Doha advocates for climate justice

Negotiations in Doha have achieved little to achieve a binding treaty to reverse the current trends in climate change, a churches' delegation says.
1 Dec 2012

World AIDS Day 2012: civic and church action

World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died.

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