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August 5, 2020

Turkey urged to keep Hagia Sophia a shared space for meeting of cultures

Two independent human rights experts have urged Turkey to maintain the historic Hagia Spohia as an intercultural space “reflecting the diversity and complexity of Turkey and its history”.
February 1, 2020

British and Irish Quakers mark Brexit with statement of friendship and unity

Quakers in Britain and on the island of Ireland have issued a statement reaffirming their shared friendship and unity as the United Kingdom leaves the European Union. Their joint statement recognises Brexit as but a step in relations, and not an endpoint.
January 16, 2020

Christian Aid calls for unity in Nigeria to unlock potential of world’s ‘poverty capital’

Fifty years after the end of Nigeria’s civil war, Christian Aid has brought together influencers from the worlds of politics, charity, business and faith to unite to help the country shed its title of ‘poverty capital of the world’
September 12, 2019

Unity, fellowship and the future on agenda as WCC leadership convenes

The leadership of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Central Committee met in Geneva on 10-11 September 2019 in preparation for the WCC 11th Assembly in 2021.
July 29, 2018

Indigenous Global Ecumenical Gathering meets in Aotearoa New Zealand

Participants at the Indigenous Global Ecumenical Gathering observed the 70th anniversary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand on 22 July 2018.
July 21, 2018

Tolpuddle values still define union movement, says TUC

The TUC General Secretary will invoke the values of the Tolpuddle Martyrs as a defence against 'alt-right' politics.
June 20, 2018

Local pastor says visit by pope encourages ecumenism in Geneva

The pastor of a Protestant congregation in Geneva has welcomed Pope Francis accepting the invitation to join in celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the World Council of Churches.
January 1, 2018

UN chief urges world to come together in 2018 to tackle pressing challenges

In his message for the New Year, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres calls for unity among the global community to tackle overwhelming challenges and defend values shared by all.
December 16, 2017

Iraqi religious leaders call for restoration of religious and social cohesion

More than 40 religious leaders from Iraq gathered in Beirut under the auspices of the World Council of Churches for three days of constructive interfaith dialogue to identify and analyse opportunities and challenges related to cohesion and highlight the role of religious leaders in restoring inclusive multi-religious and multi-cultural communities in Iraq after years of conflict.
November 9, 2016

UN chief urges US to stay true to spirit of unity in diversity

The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today (9 November 2016) congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the new President of the United States.