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Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance

April 12, 2016

Faith-based organisations voice concerns at UN hearing on HIV

Faith-based organisations presented a significant input at a United Nations civil society hearing in New York City, on 6 April 2016, a prelude to a UN High Level Meeting on HIV in New York on 8-10 June.
December 1, 2012

'Getting to Zero’ is the global AIDS challenge

'Getting to Zero’ has been the theme of World AIDS Day on 1 December 20121, reflecting the international advocacy and policy priorities of achieving zero AIDS-related deaths and new HIV infections, and the elimination of stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV.
December 1, 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.
August 3, 2012

Churches renew commitment to HIV prevention at AIDS conference

At the recent International AIDS Conference, churches made efforts to support women trapped in societies marred by sexual and gender-based violence.
June 30, 2012

Global church groups express disappointment with Rio outcome

Several global faith-based organizations have expressed disappointment with the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20).
February 5, 2011

Religious leaders deplore bigotry after killing of David Kato

70 religious representatives and 25 organisations have issued a statement in response to the violent death of gay rights activist David Kato in Uganda.
December 1, 2010

Christian resources for World AIDS Day 2010

World AIDS Day, observed on 1 December each year, is an important opportunity for national AIDS programmes, faith organisations, community organisations, individuals and governments around the world to focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic and to emphasise the critical need for a committed, meaningful and sustained response at all levels.
November 26, 2010

Food insecurity struggle can be won, says church advocacy agency

It is possible to win the struggle against food insecurity in Africa, says the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance, which campaigns for food justice.
October 19, 2010

Women farmers produce most of Africa's food supply

Women farmers in Africa produce over 80 per cent of the continent's food supply, yet lack recognition, property rights and nutrition, says the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance.
September 16, 2010

Global hunger amid sufficiency demands action, says church alliance

The Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance says that if one sixth of the world's population is hungry when there is sufficient food to feed the world, action to address root causes is needed.