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March 11, 2020

Churches urged to challenge political and economic leaders ahead of COP26

Churches have been urged to challenge economic and political assumptions and to become agents for change in addressing the climate emergency.
January 11, 2020

British Quakers join calls for de-escalation of US-Iran tension

Quakers in Britain have called for a peaceful resolution to tensions between the United States, Iran and other countries.
January 9, 2020

WCC leaders reiterate need for US and Iran to step back from escalating conflict

In the aftermath of armed attacks by both the US and Iran, the World Council of Churches has called for restraint and de-escalation of the confrontation.
October 9, 2019

Release of hundreds of political prisoners in Cameroon welcomed

The decision to release hundreds of prisoners, including the opposition leader, was reached in the context of a National Dialogue which took place last week.
August 14, 2019

Statement from the UN Human Rights Commissioner on Hong Kong

The UN Human Rights Office has reviewed credible evidence of law enforcement officials in Hong Kong employing less-lethal weapons in ways that are prohibited by international norms and standards.
July 7, 2019

WCC hosts Sikh-Christian dialogue on peace building

The World Council of Churches has hosted a Sikh-Christian dialogue with the theme 'Pursuing Peace in a Pluralistic World' to commemorate the 550th birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak, the first guru of the Sikhs.
May 22, 2019

Birmingham schools row is not a clash of religious and LGBT equality

A heated row continues over teaching in Birmingham schools which encourages lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT
March 29, 2019

Lutherans affirm commitment to promoting spirit of Europe as community of countries

Bishops from German Lutheran churches have reaffirmed the commitment to promoting the spirit of Europe as a community of countries.emphasising that the ecumenical movement must play its part in shaping Europe as a peace project.
March 6, 2019

Peace is common denominator of all major religions, says Christian Council of Asia

The Christian Council of Asia has gathered representatives of seven religions to meet with the participants of the World Council of Churches Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace Reference Group to discuss relevant issues about religion and their implications to Asian society.
October 13, 2018

European Christian Environmental Network releases assembly statement

The European Christian Environmental Network, after meeting in Katowice, Poland, has issued a statement calling on governments and political decision makers to work for a sustainable future and adequate mechanisms to support the most vulnerable people.