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justice and peace

September 21, 2020

Global peacebuilders urge governments to recommit to peace

On International Day of Peace (21 September), Quakers are joining a global call for peace, justice and inclusion to be at the heart of the response to COVID-19.
June 10, 2020

Quakers join launch of Build Back Better campaign

Quakers in Britain are pleased to be co-launching Build Back Better, a new campaign for a green and just recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 22, 2020

Ecumenical Water Network invites pilgrimage of water justice in Pacific region

The pre-launch of the Lenten campaign 'Seven Weeks for Water' was held in Suva, Fiji, on 21 January 2020, under the theme 'A Pilgrimage of Water Justice in the Pacific Region'.
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.
August 20, 2019

Renowned artist donates works to anti-arms fair auction

Shepard Fairey, creator of the Obama Hope poster, has donated art to be auctioned at London's anti-arms fair exhibition, which explores war, conflict and peace.
June 10, 2019

World Council of Churches Pentecost message: to prophesy is to tell the truth

The regional presidents of the World Council of Churches have sent special greetings to churches around the world celebrating Pentecost.
May 30, 2019

New resource promotes justice in a culture of gun violence

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has released a collection of daily observances that call people to face the painful truth of gun violence and work for its prevention.
March 9, 2019

Death, failure, oppression and hope in Lent

Mortality, weakness, poverty and oppression – the Ash Wednesday service throws light on what is wrong in the world and ourselves.
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.
February 5, 2019

Human fraternity is a divine calling, says WCC chief

The World Council of Churches General Secretary, the Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, has urged an international, interreligious conference in Abu-Dhabi to use their religious influence and institutions to nurture tolerance and respect through the transcendent value and concrete practices of love.